IRS rate guide
IRS Mileage Rate 2021
Official IRS mileage rates for tax year 2021 with category breakdowns.
Use this 2021 IRS mileage guide to confirm the standard rates before estimating reimbursement or deduction. It separates business, self-employed, medical, moving, and charity mileage so you can apply the right rate to the right trip.
At a glance
Country: United States
Tax year: 2021
Scenarios covered: 5
Primary rates
Business / Car: 56.0 cents per mile
Self-employed / Car: 56.0 cents per mile
Medical / Car: 16 cents per mile
Official sources
2021 IRS mileage rates
Self-employed / Car
Self-employed business rate · 56.0 cents per mile
Source: IRS 2021 standard mileage ratesUse this rate for your next step
- Match the rate to the specific trip purpose before calculating.
- Keep date, destination, purpose, and distance records for each trip.
- Use the US calculator if you want an instant estimate with the selected year applied.
Practical notes
IRS standard mileage rates are published as per-mile amounts and can differ by category in the same year.
If you are comparing standard mileage with actual expenses, keep the method decision and documentation rules consistent throughout the year.
Rate guide FAQ
What does the 2021 rate cover on this page?
This page covers the 2021 IRS rates for business, self-employed business, medical, moving, and charity mileage, based on the IRS source linked on this page.
Should I use the rate guide or the calculator?
Use the rate guide 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 2021 rate?
Keep trip date, destination, purpose, and distance records, plus any policy or filing notes that explain why this rate applies to the claim.
Is this the latest available year?
This is currently the only published year in the dataset for this country flow, so there is no prior-year comparison block yet.