Charitable Mileage Calculator
Calculate your charitable mileage deduction for volunteer driving using the 2026 IRS rate of $0.14 per mile.
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IRS rate (fixed by law)
$0.14/mile
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milesIRS rate (fixed by law): $0.14/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
What charitable driving qualifies for a mileage deduction?
Driving for a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization — such as volunteering at a food bank, driving patients for a nonprofit, or transporting supplies for a charity event. Personal charitable donations of time do not qualify.
Why is the charitable mileage rate so low?
The charitable rate of $0.14/mile is set by Congress (not the IRS) and is fixed by statute at 14 cents per mile. It rarely changes, unlike the business rate which adjusts for fuel costs: when the IRS raised the business and medical rates on July 1, 2026, the charitable rate stayed at 14 cents.
Can I deduct actual gas costs instead of the charitable rate?
No. Unlike the business mileage deduction, you cannot use the actual expense method for charitable miles — you must use the fixed statutory rate of $0.14/mile.
Do I need receipts for charitable mileage?
Keep a written log with the date, destination, organization name, purpose, and miles driven. For deductions over $250, get a written acknowledgment from the charity.