IRS Updates 2025 Mileage Rates: What Your Church Needs to Know

Effective January 1, 2025, the IRS has announced a 3-cent increase in the standard mileage rate for business-related travel, raising it to 70 cents per mile. This updated rate applies to business-related travel, including eligible church-related activities, and serves as a critical guideline for calculating mileage reimbursements.

The mileage rates for other purposes, such as charitable use, remain unchanged. Here’s a quick breakdown of the rates for 2025:

  • Business use: 70 cents per mile (up 3 cents from 2024)

  • Medical and moving purposes: 21 cents per mile (unchanged)

  • Charitable use: 14 cents per mile (unchanged, set by statute)

Churches and organizations in the Grand Canyon Synod should adjust their reimbursement records and policies accordingly for the new year. Remember, this rate applies to all vehicle types, including fully electric and hybrid models.

For additional details and official IRS guidance, visit the IRS newsroom.

Grand Canyon Synod, Leadership Resources, NewsBrian FlatgardComment