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Reimbursement estimates
MileLedger can display per-mile estimates calculated using one of three rate kinds: Tax Deduction Estimate, Employer Reimbursement, or a Custom rate you define. These figures are estimates — the app does not determine what you are actually owed or entitled to deduct.
What "estimated value" means
When you see a dollar figure next to your mileage totals, it is: **displayed business miles × the active rate per mile**. Miles are shown to one decimal place; the estimate uses that same figure, then truncates to cents (never rounds up). Example: 3.5 mi × $0.77 = $2.695 → **$2.69**.
It is a math result, not a legal or tax determination. Confirm the exact rate with your employer or tax professional before submitting a claim or filing.
Employer reimbursement rate
If your employer reimburses at a specific rate (e.g., $0.58/mi), add a MileageRate record with kind set to Employer Reimbursement and set that amount. Your mileage report will then show an estimate based on that rate.
Keep the rate record up to date when your employer changes the reimbursement amount.
The $0.70/mi default
MileLedger seeds a $0.70 per mile rate as an illustrative starting point. This figure is not guaranteed to match the current IRS standard mileage rate. Check the official IRS website (irs.gov) for the rate that applies to your tax year.
You can edit or replace this rate at any time in Settings → Mileage Rates.
Important notes
- Estimates in MileLedger are not tax advice. The IRS standard mileage rate changes annually and sometimes mid-year. Always verify the current rate at irs.gov before filing.
- MileLedger does not connect to IRS systems and does not update its default rate automatically.
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