MKS Tax Service and Bookkeeping

07/14/2026

The IRS is increasing its standard mileage rates midyear, citing recent increases in fuel prices.

Beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates are:
• 76 cents per mile for business use, up from 72.5 cents
• 23.5 cents per mile for medical purposes, up from 20.5 cents
• 23.5 cents per mile for moving purposes for eligible active-duty members of the Armed Forces and certain members of the intelligence community, up from 20.5 cents
• 14 cents per mile for charitable miles, unchanged

That means there are now two sets of standard mileage rates for 2026.

The original rates still apply to eligible expenses paid or incurred from January 1 through June 30. The revised rates apply to eligible expenses paid or incurred on or after July 1.

More here:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2026/07/13/irs-announces-increase-in-standard-mileage-rates-for-the-second-half-of-2026/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATDifZwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKjeVxqS4mRcfx1pbeaoH0KJIy40_mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Ld5_lfQHl9I9N9Y0Sy-PxxokahKc2P5teeFxnJYfGtLw29ktoOAP-MdpU4A_aem_OJ45GRZ8pSfBb1p5S9hCww

Higher fuel prices prompted the IRS to raise the business, medical, and qualified moving rates for mileage on or after July 1, 2026.

01/23/2026

I am not just a tax preparer or an accountant I’m an actual Enrolled Agent or EA. Since most people don’t know what that is I thought it might help to explain.

What is the differences between an EA and other tax professionals?

The enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS grants a tax professional. Enrolled agents are generally unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and the IRS offices before which they may practice. Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all enrolled agents specialize in taxation. It's obtained by passing a 3 part exam called the SEE.

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You shouldn’t be looking for cheap when it comes to something as important as your tax return.

If you are looking for someone with competence and over 30 years of experience, then you have come to the right place.