What you need to know
The IRS standard mileage rate has more than doubled since 1994, when it was 29¢/mile. The 2026 rate of 72.5¢/mile is the highest in history. This page lists every business, medical, and charity rate going back three decades — useful when amending old returns or reconstructing past mileage logs.
Quick tips for irs mileage rate history
- 2026: 72.5¢ business, 20.5¢ medical, 14¢ charity
- 2025: 70¢ business, 21¢ medical, 14¢ charity
- 2024: 67¢ business, 21¢ medical, 14¢ charity
- 2023: 65.5¢ business, 22¢ medical, 14¢ charity
- 2022 (Jul-Dec): 62.5¢ business (mid-year increase due to fuel)
- 2022 (Jan-Jun): 58.5¢ business
- 2021: 56¢ business, 16¢ medical, 14¢ charity
- 2020: 57.5¢ business, 17¢ medical, 14¢ charity
How this generator helps
Most mileage trackers force you to download an app, create an account, or pay a subscription. This generator does none of that. Enter your trips above, click "Generate IRS-Ready PDF," and download a properly formatted log in seconds. Your data stays in your browser between sessions, so you can come back and add more trips throughout the year.
What goes in the PDF
The generated PDF includes everything the IRS requires: date, start location, end location, purpose, miles driven, and trip type. It also includes your odometer readings (if entered), a calculated tax deduction summary, and a clean header showing your name and vehicle. Print it, email it to your CPA, or upload it to TurboTax — it is ready for tax filing as-is.