What are the standard mileage rates for 2009?

Beginning on January 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

  • 55 cents per mile for business miles driven.
  • 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving expenses.
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.


See Transportation under What Medical Expenses Are Includable in Publication 502 or Travel by car under Deductible Moving Expenses in Publication 521.