08/21/2026
đ¨ Tax Update Alert for Small Business Owners! đ¨
The IRS just increased the standard business mileage rate from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mileâand that extra 3.5 cents adds up fast when it comes to slashing your tax bill! đ°đ
Hereâs the catch: Because of this mid-year rate change, precise record keeping is more critical than ever. The IRS requires your mileage to be tracked and reported in two separate windows this year:
đď¸ Period 1: January 1 â June 30
đď¸ Period 2: July 1 â December 31
If youâre still relying on pen, paper, or memory at tax time, youâre likely leaving serious money on the table (and opening yourself up to unnecessary audit risks).
đą Pro Tip: Ditch the manual logbook! Using an automated mileage tracking app like MileIQ or QuickBooks Self-Employed makes categorizing trips seamless and ensures you don't miss a single deductible mile.
Every mile you log directly lowers your taxable income. Don't let those write-offs slip through the cracks!
Looking to maximize your deductions and keep more of what you earn? Letâs map out a personalized strategy.
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