Latest News About Mileage Allowance 2026

Here’s the latest on mileage allowance for 2026 across major frameworks:

• United States – IRS standard mileage rate

  • The 2026 business standard mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile, up from 70.0 cents in 2025. This rate covers general business use of a personal vehicle and is used for calculating deductions or reimbursements under standard business mileage methods. Other rates for medical, moving (limited eligibility), and charitable miles are also published, with some reductions (medical and moving) and a fixed charitable rate of 14 cents per mile. The maximum vehicle cost used in certain calculations also rose modestly for 2026. Source: IRS Notice 2026-10 and related coverage.[3][5][6]

• United Kingdom – NHS mileage reimbursement (if applicable to staff)

  • The NHS publishes mileage reimbursement rates through its Agenda for Change process, with updates effective from 1 January 2026. Rates depend on annual mileage bands and vehicle type. Employers are expected to implement changes in their expense systems accordingly. Source: NHS Employers update for 1 Jan 2026.[2]

• Other organizations and regions

  • Various organizations mirror the IRS framework or publish their own banded mileage reimbursements. For example, some employers and associations align to the IRS rate for simplicity, while others issue region-specific scales (or update schedules) effective at the start of calendar or fiscal years. Sources reflect multiple organizations confirming 2026 rate updates and implementation steps.[1][7][9]

Key takeaways for practical planning:

• If you reimburse employee travel in the U.S., budget using 72.5 cents per mile for general business use in 2026, and adjust for any medical/moving/charitable mileage according to the published rates. If you use a fixed-and-variable (FAVR) method, note the higher 2026 automobile cost cap and related rules. Sources: IRS notices and coverage.[5][6][1]
• In other regions such as the U.K. via NHS or similar bodies, check your local HR or finance notices for 2026 rate tables and ESR or payroll system updates to ensure proper reimbursement rates are in place. Source: NHS Agenda for Change update.[2]

If you’d like, I can compile a concise, country-specific summary for your organization or for your location in Prague and provide a ready-to-use reimbursement table aligned with local policies. Let me know which jurisdictions you want included.

Citations:

• IRS 2026 mileage rates and details[6][3][5]
• NHS mileage rates updates for 2026[2]
• Additional reporting on 2026 mileage rate announcements[7][1]