
The IRS Mileage Rate Is Not Your Break-Even Number
The IRS increased its business mileage rate at the start of 2026, then revised it again midyear. Neither number tells you what your car actually costs to run.
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The IRS increased its business mileage rate at the start of 2026, then revised it again midyear. Neither number tells you what your car actually costs to run.
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