2017 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Calculator
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2017 Mileage Reimbursement Calculator
Calculate your deduction based on historical 2017 IRS rates
Business (53.5 cents/mile)
Medical or Moving (17 cents/mile)
Charitable Organizations (14 cents/mile)
Please enter a valid number of miles.
Estimated Reimbursement Amount
$0.00
Based on 2017 Business Rate
function calculate2017Reimbursement() {
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var purposeInput = document.getElementById('mrr_purpose');
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var miles = parseFloat(milesInput.value);
var purpose = purposeInput.value;
var rate = 0;
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// Validation
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// Determine Rate based on 2017 IRS Data
if (purpose === 'business') {
rate = 0.535;
rateText = "Based on 2017 Business Rate (53.5¢/mile)";
} else if (purpose === 'medical_moving') {
rate = 0.17;
rateText = "Based on 2017 Medical/Moving Rate (17¢/mile)";
} else if (purpose === 'charity') {
rate = 0.14;
rateText = "Based on 2017 Charitable Rate (14¢/mile)";
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// Calculation
var totalReimbursement = miles * rate;
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Note: This calculator uses historical data for the 2017 tax year. If you are calculating mileage for the current year, please use the current year's rates calculator.
Understanding 2017 IRS Mileage Rates
Whether you are auditing past financial records or filing an amended tax return for the 2017 tax year, accurate mileage calculations are essential. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sets standard mileage rates annually, which taxpayers use to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.
For 2017, the rates saw a slight decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting lower fuel prices and other vehicle operating costs at that time.
Official 2017 Standard Mileage Rates Breakdown
Purpose Category
Rate per Mile
Comparison to 2016
Business
53.5 cents
Decrease of 0.5 cents
Medical & Moving
17 cents
Decrease of 2 cents
Charitable
14 cents
Unchanged
Business Mileage in 2017
The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. For 2017, this rate was set at 53.5 cents per mile. This deduction covers items such as gas, insurance, wear and tear, and repairs. If you opt to use the standard mileage rate, you cannot deduct actual car expenses for that vehicle for that year.
Example Calculation: If a sales representative drove 12,000 miles for business in 2017:
Calculation: 12,000 miles × $0.535 = $6,420
Deduction Value: $6,420
Medical and Moving Expenses
For 2017, the rate for driving for medical care or moving was 17 cents per mile. It is important to note that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended the deduction for moving expenses for most taxpayers starting in tax years after 2017 (2018-2025), except for members of the Armed Forces on active duty. However, for the 2017 tax year, this deduction was still widely available provided you met the distance and time tests.
Why Use a 2017 Calculator?
While most taxpayers focus on the current year, there are specific scenarios where a 2017 calculator is necessary:
Amended Returns: You may have discovered unclaimed mileage deductions and are filing Form 1040-X.
Audits: If the IRS audits your 2017 return, you need to verify your original calculations against the rates effective that specific year.
Late Reimbursements: Some companies may be processing back-dated expense reports for long-term projects.
Record Keeping Requirements
To claim these deductions, the IRS requires contemporaneous records. A simple log containing the following is usually sufficient:
Date of the trip
Mileage (start and end odometer readings)
Destination
Business purpose
Without a log, the IRS may disallow your deduction during an audit, regardless of the correct rate calculation.