December 27, 2012

Standard Mileage Rates for 2013

The IRS has published its standard mileage rates for 2013.  The rates will be:


  • 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
  • 24 cents per mile for medical or moving 
  • 14 cents per mile driven for charitable purposes

Documentation requirements for business use:

  • Daily log of business use of vehicle 
  • Record purpose of business trips and mileage covered for business travel (account for any mileage reimbursed by employer)
  • Odometer readings for beginning and end of the tax year

Documentation for personal use (moving and charitable purposes):

  • Odometer reading - beginning and end of trip
  • Date & purpose of trip
  • Account for any reimbursements - by charity or employer (due to move to another location)

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