IRS rate guide
IRS Mileage Rate 2023
Official IRS mileage rates for tax year 2023 with category breakdowns.
Use this 2023 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: 2023
Scenarios covered: 5
Primary rates
Business / Car: 65.5 cents per mile
Self-employed / Car: 65.5 cents per mile
Medical / Car: 22 cents per mile
Official sources
2023 IRS mileage rates
Self-employed / Car
Self-employed business rate · 65.5 cents per mile
Source: IRS 2023 standard mileage ratesYear-over-year comparison
Business / Car
Business rate: up 3 cents per mile
Self-employed / Car
Self-employed business rate: up 3 cents per mile
Medical / Car
No rate change versus the previous published year.
Moving / Car
No rate change versus the previous published year.
Charity / Car
No rate change versus the previous published year.
Use 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 2023 rate cover on this page?
This page covers the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 compare with 2022 (Jul 1-Dec 31)?
Use the year-over-year comparison section on this page to see whether the rate changed from 2022 (Jul 1-Dec 31) and whether the tier structure stayed the same.