title: Commuting Miles: What Counts, What Doesn't, and the 2026 IRS Rates
url: https://boardspy.site/blog/commuting-miles/
type: Article
dateModified: 2026-08-19
publisher: BoardSpy
quick_answer: Quick answer: Your commute is not deductible. Not at any distance, not if you take work calls on the way, not if the drive is an hour each way.
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  Are commuting miles tax deductible?,No. Driving between your home and a regular work location is commuting, and it is never deductible — regardless of distance, and even if you take work calls on the way. The main exception is when you have a qualifying home office, in which case trips from home to other work locations can qualify.
  What is the IRS mileage rate for 2026?,There are two rates for 2026. Business miles driven from 1 January to 30 June 2026 use 72.5 cents per mile. Miles driven from 1 July to 31 December 2026 use 76 cents per mile, following a rare mid-year increase announced in Announcement 2026-11.
  What counts as business mileage instead of commuting?,Travel between work locations, trips to client meetings, job sites, business errands such as bank runs and supply pickups, and travel to a temporary work location generally expected to last under a year.
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  non-deductible miles,https://boardspy.site/blog/distance-from-home-to-work/