CRA rate guide

CRA Automobile Allowance Rates 2024

Official CRA rates with first-5,000 and post-threshold values.

This 2024 CRA automobile allowance guide is built for Canada users who need the current per-kilometre rates before running an allowance estimate. The main distinction is whether the travel falls under province rates or territory rates, plus the threshold where the rate steps down after the first segment.

At a glance

Country: Canada

Tax year: 2024

Scenarios covered: 2

Primary rates

Business / Province: 0.700/km -> 0.640/km

Business / Territory: 0.740/km -> 0.680/km

Current rate reference

Business / Province

First 5,000 km (up to 5,000 km) · CAD 0.700/km; After 5,000 km · CAD 0.640/km

Source: Government of Canada 2024 automobile allowance rates

Business / Territory

First 5,000 km (up to 5,000 km) · CAD 0.740/km; After 5,000 km · CAD 0.680/km

Source: Government of Canada 2024 automobile allowance rates

Year-over-year comparison

Business / Province

First 5,000 km: up 0.020 CAD/km; After 5,000 km: up 0.020 CAD/km

Business / Territory

First 5,000 km: up 0.020 CAD/km; After 5,000 km: up 0.020 CAD/km

How to use this rate page

- Choose province or territory treatment before calculating.

- Account for the first threshold separately from the post-threshold rate.

- Keep trip purpose and distance evidence aligned with the allowance method you use.

Practical notes

CRA rate pages are most useful when paired with the calculator because the threshold split can change the total meaningfully.

For mixed unit workflows, convert or use the calculator rather than doing the threshold math manually.

Rate guide FAQ

What does the 2024 rate cover on this page?

This page covers Business / Province, Business / Territory for Canada using the published 2024 rate set tied to the listed source link.

Should I use the CRA Automobile Allowance Rates 2024 page or the calculator?

Use this page when you want the published reference rate and source context. Use the calculator when you want a total estimate based on distance, year, and scenario selection.

What records should I keep with the 2024 rate?

Keep trip date, destination, purpose, and distance records, plus any policy or filing notes that explain why this rate applies to the claim.

How does 2024 compare with 2023?

Use the year-over-year comparison section on this page to see whether the rate changed from 2023 and whether the tier structure stayed the same.