
IRS Mileage Log Requirements: What Records You Need to Keep
The IRS requires detailed mileage logs for every deductible business trip. Learn the five required elements, the contemporaneous record-keeping rule, and real audit cases.
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The 2026 IRS mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile for January to June and 76 cents per mile from July 1, 2026. Learn who can claim the deduction, how to calculate your savings, and what the OBBBA changes mean.