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Mileage Reimbursement

Calculate reimbursement from business miles and an editable per-mile rate, defaulted to the current 2026 U.S. business rate.

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    Mileage reimbursement = business miles × entered rate per mile.

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How it works

Multiply eligible miles by the reimbursement rate entered on the page.

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Input query strings

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  • ?startOdo= Start Odometer

    Number · Optional · Default: 10,000

  • ?endOdo= End Odometer

    Number · Optional · Default: 10,150

  • ?rate= Reimbursement Rate ($/mile)

    Number · Optional · Default: 0.76

Outputs

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  • result Result

    Text · Primary output

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Formula

Reimbursement = business miles × rate per mile

Inputs

  • Business miles: Eligible distance.
  • Rate per mile: The rate that applies to the trip or policy.

2026 default

The default is $0.76 per mile, the U.S. business standard mileage rate for travel from July 1 through December 31, 2026. The January 1 through June 30, 2026 business rate was $0.725 per mile. Replace the default when another period, employer policy, or jurisdiction applies.

Limits

The calculator only multiplies miles by a rate. It does not determine eligibility, substantiation, commuting treatment, or tax deductibility.

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  • Real costs and performance can differ with road conditions, usage, local prices, and vehicle specifications.