Irs 2021 Mileage Rate Calculator

IRS 2021 Mileage Rate Calculator

Calculate your tax-deductible mileage or reimbursement amount based on the official 2021 IRS standard rates.

Business (56 cents / mile) Medical or Moving (16 cents / mile) Charitable (14 cents / mile)

Reimbursement Total:

$0.00

function calculateMileage2021() { var milesInput = document.getElementById('milesDriven'); var rateInput = document.getElementById('mileageType'); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('mileageResult'); var totalText = document.getElementById('totalReimbursement'); var breakdownText = document.getElementById('calculationBreakdown'); var miles = parseFloat(milesInput.value); var rate = parseFloat(rateInput.value); if (isNaN(miles) || miles <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid number of miles."); return; } var total = miles * rate; var formattedTotal = total.toLocaleString('en-US', { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD' }); var categoryName = ""; if (rate === 0.56) categoryName = "Business"; else if (rate === 0.16) categoryName = "Medical or Moving"; else categoryName = "Charitable"; totalText.innerText = formattedTotal; breakdownText.innerText = "Calculated using the 2021 " + categoryName + " rate of $" + rate.toFixed(2) + " per mile for " + miles + " total miles."; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; }

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Understanding the IRS 2021 Mileage Rates

For the tax year 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) established standard mileage rates for taxpayers to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. These rates reflect the average cost of fuel, insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.

Official Rates for 2021

• Business Miles: 56 cents per mile (down from 57.5 cents in 2020).
• Medical or Moving Miles: 16 cents per mile (down from 17 cents in 2020).
• Charitable Miles: 14 cents per mile (set by statute, remains unchanged).

Who can use this calculator?

This calculator is specifically calibrated for the 2021 tax year. You can use it if you are a self-employed individual, an employee seeking reimbursement from an employer (if they follow IRS guidelines), or an individual looking to deduct medical or charitable travel on your Schedule A (Itemized Deductions).

Example Calculation

If you drove 1,200 miles for business purposes in 2021, your calculation would look like this:

1,200 miles × $0.56 = $672.00

By inputting your total miles into our IRS 2021 mileage rate calculator above, you can instantly determine your total deduction or reimbursement without manual math errors.

Record-Keeping Requirements

To claim these deductions or reimbursements, the IRS requires you to maintain a contemporaneous log. This log should include:

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

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Consult with a tax professional or CPA regarding your specific tax situation and the current IRS regulations.