IRS rate guide
IRS Mileage Rate 2021
Official IRS mileage rates for tax year 2021 with category breakdowns.
This 2021 IRS mileage guide is for users who need the current standard mileage rate before estimating reimbursement or deduction. The US flow separates business, self-employed, medical, moving, and charity scenarios so you can match the published rate to the right use case instead of relying on a single blended number.
At a glance
Country: United States
Tax year: 2021
Scenarios covered: 5
Primary rates
Business / Car: USD 0.560/mi
Self Employed / Car: USD 0.560/mi
Medical / Car: USD 0.160/mi
Official sources
Current rate reference
Self Employed / Car
Self-employed business rate · USD 0.560/mi
Source: IRS 2021 standard mileage ratesHow to use this rate page
- Match the rate to the specific trip purpose before calculating.
- Keep date, destination, purpose, and distance records for each trip.
- Use the country-specific 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 Business / Car, Self Employed / Car, Medical / Car, Moving / Car, Charity / Car for United States using the published 2021 rate set tied to the listed source link.
Should I use the IRS Mileage Rate 2021 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 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.