2009 Standard Mileage Rates Released

Written by Reed Tinsley, CPA | November 28, 2008

The 2009 optional standard mileage rates have been released. The mileage rates will decrease from the second half of 2008. Beginning January 1, 2009, the standard business mileage rate will be 55 cents per mile, the standard medical or moving mileage rate will be 24 cents per mile, and the standard charitable rate will be 14 cents per mile. For January — June 2008, the rates were 50.5 cents per mile, 19 cents per mile, and 14 cents per mile, respectively. For July — December 2008, the rates were 58.5 cents per mile, 27 cents per mile, and 14 cents per mile.

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