The IRS has announced the 2018 optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible costs of operating a passenger automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving expense purposes.
Effective January 1, 2018, the standard mileage rates are as follows:
– Business use of auto:54.5 cents per mile may be deducted if an auto is used for business purposes
– Charitable use of auto:14 cents per mile may be deducted if an auto is used to provide services to a charitable organization
– Medical use of auto:18 cents per mile may be deducted if an auto is used to obtain medical care (or for other deductible medical reasons)
– Moving expense:18 cents per mile may be deducted if an auto is used to move to a new home in connection with the start of work at a new job location