What you need to know
The 2026 IRS standard mileage rate is 72.5¢ per mile for business driving — the highest rate in history and a 2.5¢ increase over 2025. This free generator builds a 2026-ready mileage log PDF with the new rate applied automatically. Whether you are self-employed, a gig worker, or claiming employee business expenses, generate your audit-proof 2026 logbook here in minutes.
Quick tips for mileage log 2026 (updated irs rate)
- 2026 business rate: 72.5¢/mile (up from 70¢ in 2025)
- 2026 medical/moving rate: 20.5¢/mile
- 2026 charity rate: 14¢/mile (set by statute, unchanged)
- Record odometer readings on January 1 and December 31, 2026
- Log trips contemporaneously — same day or same week
- Keep your 2026 records until at least 2030 (IRS 3-year audit window, 6 for some cases)
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.