IRS Mileage Rate 2025 — 70.0¢ Business, 21¢ Medical, 14¢ Charity
The 2025 IRS standard mileage rates were set in IRS Notice 2025-5 and were effective for the full calendar year January 1 – December 31, 2025. Use these rates when filing or amending a 2025 tax return, or calculating 2025 reimbursements.
| Purpose | 2025 Rate | Change from 2024 | IRS Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 70.0¢/mile | +3.0¢ (was 67.0¢) | IRS Notice 2025-5 |
| Medical / Moving (Armed Forces) | 21.0¢/mile | No change (was 21.0¢) | IRS Notice 2025-5 |
| Charitable | 14¢/mile | No change (set by statute) | 26 U.S.C. § 170 |
Quick Calculator — 2025 Rates
Common 2025 Mileage Deduction Amounts
| Miles | Business (70.0¢) | Medical (21.0¢) | Charitable (14¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $350.00 | $105.00 | $70.00 |
| 1,000 | $700.00 | $210.00 | $140.00 |
| 2,500 | $1750.00 | $525.00 | $350.00 |
| 5,000 | $3500.00 | $1050.00 | $700.00 |
| 10,000 | $7000.00 | $2100.00 | $1400.00 |
| 15,000 | $10500.00 | $3150.00 | $2100.00 |
| 20,000 | $14000.00 | $4200.00 | $2800.00 |
| 25,000 | $17500.00 | $5250.00 | $3500.00 |
Looking for the current year? See the 2026 IRS mileage rate (72.5¢/mile for business) or the full rate history.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 IRS standard mileage rate for business use was 70.0 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2025. The medical and moving rate was 21 cents per mile. The charitable rate was 14 cents per mile. Source: IRS Notice 2025-5.
The 2025 business rate (70.0¢) is 2.5 cents lower than the 2026 rate (72.5¢). The 2025 medical rate (21.0¢) is 0.5 cents higher than the 2026 rate (20.5¢). The charitable rate is 14¢ in both years.
If you are filing or amending your 2025 tax return and have business mileage to claim, you should use the 2025 rate of 70.0 cents per mile (not the 2026 rate). Always match the rate to the tax year in which the miles were driven.
The 2025 rate of 70.0 cents per mile was in effect for the full calendar year (January 1 through December 31, 2025). There was no mid-year adjustment in 2025.