IRS rate guide
IRS Mileage Rate 2025
Official IRS mileage rates for tax year 2025 with category breakdowns.
This 2025 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: 2025
Scenarios covered: 5
Primary rates
Business / Car: USD 0.700/mi
Self Employed / Car: USD 0.700/mi
Medical / Car: USD 0.210/mi
Official sources
Current rate reference
Self Employed / Car
Self-employed business rate · USD 0.700/mi
Source: IRS 2025 standard mileage ratesYear-over-year comparison
Business / Car
Business rate: up 0.030 USD/mi
Self Employed / Car
Self-employed business rate: up 0.030 USD/mi
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.
How 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 2025 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 2025 rate set tied to the listed source link.
Should I use the IRS Mileage Rate 2025 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 2025 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 2025 compare with 2024?
Use the year-over-year comparison section on this page to see whether the rate changed from 2024 and whether the tier structure stayed the same.