The Internal Revenue Service has announced the standard mileage rate for 2026. Syracuse University employees may use this rate to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate is set at 72.5 cents per mile for business miles driven (up 2.5 cents from the 2025 rate of 70 cents per mile).
The rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
Employees with questions can reach out to the Comptroller’s Office at 314.443.3765.