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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2026 IRS Rate
$0.14/mile
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miles2026 IRS Rate: $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.
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.