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Jun 16, 2022

Business mileage rate rises again July 1, 2022

If you reimburse employees for business mileage, be aware that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a mid-year increase of four cents, resulting in a standard mileage rate of 62.5 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2022. The standard rate from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, is 58.5 cents per mile. Any amount you pay above the standard rate is taxable to the employee.

This website presents general information in nontechnical language. This information is not legal advice. Before applying this information to a specific management decision, consult legal counsel.

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Karen Davis

Senior Employment Attorney Vigilant Law Group

Colorado College, B.A. in Chemistry
Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern Law School, J.D.
Attorney licensed in Oregon and California
Former competitive swimmer and current birder

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