62.5 Mileage Rate Calculator

62.5 Cents Mileage Rate Calculator

Estimated Total Reimbursement:

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The 62.5 cents per mile rate represents a significant mid-year adjustment made by the IRS in 2022 to account for rising fuel costs. While the standard mileage rate often remains static for the duration of a calendar year, the economic shifts in late 2022 necessitated an increase from the previous 58.5 cents to 62.5 cents for the period between July 1 and December 31, 2022.

How to Calculate Your Mileage Reimbursement

To calculate your total reimbursement using the 62.5-cent rate, you follow a simple mathematical formula. This is primarily used by business owners, employees, and self-employed individuals for tax deduction purposes or corporate reimbursement.

The Formula:
(Total Business Miles Driven × 0.625) + Related Expenses (Tolls/Parking) = Total Reimbursement

Real-World Examples

• Example 1: The Regional Sales Rep
  If a sales representative drove 1,200 miles for client visits during the second half of 2022:
  1,200 miles × $0.625 = $750.00
• Example 2: Delivery Services with Tolls
  If a driver covered 450 miles and spent $25.00 on bridge tolls:
  (450 miles × $0.625) + $25.00 = $306.25

Why the 62.5 Cent Rate Matters

Using the correct rate is vital for IRS compliance. If you are auditing your 2022 records or catching up on back-taxes, applying the flat 58.5-cent rate to the entire year would result in under-reporting your deductible expenses. The 62.5-cent rate applies specifically to business miles driven during the final six months of that year. For medical or moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces, the rate was also increased to 22 cents per mile for that same period.

Record Keeping Best Practices

To successfully claim the 62.5 cents mileage rate, the IRS requires specific documentation. Ensure your mileage log includes:

• The date of the trip
• The total mileage for each business trip
• The destination and the business purpose of the trip
• The starting and ending odometer readings (recommended)

This calculator helps you quickly determine the monetary value of those miles, ensuring your expense reports or tax forms are accurate to the penny.