IRS Cuts Standard Mileage Rates for 2014
The IRS on Dec. 6 issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of driving for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rate for using a car for business will be 56 cents per mile. The rate for driving for medical or moving purposes will be 23.5 cents per mile, and the rate for charitable services will be 14 cents per mile. The business, medical and moving expense rates have decreased one-half cent from 2013 rates.
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