The rate was set in 2001 at 0.31 and has not changed since.
It depends on the policy of the company or agency paying the reimbursement. Some may pay $0.07 per mile, others may pay $0.12 per mile. If there is to be a reimbursement, there is a policy establishing the rate of reimbursement.
41.5 cents per mile less any deductible they may charge you.
Mileage reimbursement rates are set in part by the federal government and in part by employers. Most employers stay pretty close to federal rates. The current federal reimbursement rate is $.445. Arizona currently pays $.405 for state employees. In most cases, if the employer pays less, the difference may be claimed later. If the employer pays more, the employee may end up paying taxes on the overpayment. Although adjustments may be made periodically in regards to gas prices, it is not a change that is made frequently.
Freelance professionals typically charge for travel time in their services by either including it in their hourly rate or charging a separate fee for travel time. Some may also charge a flat rate for travel expenses or mileage reimbursement.
Modifiers in anesthesia billing, such as -47 (anesthesia by the surgeon) or -AQ (anesthesia services performed by a non-physician), can significantly affect reimbursement rates from insurance companies. For instance, using modifier -47 may lead to the surgeon receiving a higher reimbursement rate, as it indicates that they provided anesthesia during a procedure. In contrast, modifier -AQ may result in lower reimbursement since it indicates that a non-physician anesthetist performed the service, which may be reimbursed at a different rate compared to physician services. Proper use of these modifiers is essential for accurate billing and maximizing reimbursement.
In recognition of increasing gasoline prices, the IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2008. The standard mileage rate for business miles driven from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, will be 58.5 cents per mile, an increase of eight cents over the rate for the first half of the year. The standard mileage rate for medical and moving expenses has been increased to 27 cents per mile from 19 cents per mile. The standard mileage rate for charitable purposes, however, remains unchanged at 14 cents per mile. Rev. Proc. 2007-70, I.R.B. 2007-50, 1162, is modified.Update:IR-2010-119, Dec. 3, 2010Corrected on Dec. 13, 2010, to reflect changes for 2011WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.Beginning on Jan. 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:51 cents per mile for business miles driven19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizationsThe standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs as determined by the same study. Independent contractor Runzheimer International conducted the study.A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle.In addition, the business standard mileage rate cannot be used for more than four vehicles used simultaneously. The IRS is requesting public comments on whether taxpayers should be allowed to use the business standard mileage rate in this circumstance.Beginning in 2011, a taxpayer may use the business standard mileage rate for vehicles used for hire, such as taxicabs.Also beginning in 2011, the standard mileage rates are announced in a separate notice, which also provides the amount a taxpayer must use in calculating reductions to basis for depreciation taken under the business standard mileage rate and the maximum standard automobile cost for automobiles under a FAVR allowance. The IRS plans to discontinue publishing the standard mileage rate revenue procedure annually but will publish modifications as required.Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.Revenue Procedure 2010-51 and Notice 2010-88 contain additional details regarding the standard mileage rates.
4.0% (May 2010)
19.8% (May 2010)
Mileage paid to a vet for service connected exams. This may also be paid for mass transit coast. Vet also has to be 30 % or more
Yes, travel reimbursement is considered income and may need to be reported on your taxes.
Sometimes the daily rate on a rental car with a mileage cap will be cheaper. If you are going to be driving fewer miles than the mileage cap allows (a typical cap is 150 miles per day), you may save from $3 to $7 per day on a rental car if you opt for a rental rate with a mileage cap.
Yes, travel reimbursement can be taxable depending on the circumstances. If the reimbursement is for personal travel or exceeds the allowable IRS limits, it may be considered taxable income.