2026 mileage calculator
Enter your business kilometres: the calculator instantly applies the official 2026 rates ($0.73/km, then $0.67/km) and estimates your deduction and tax savings.
Rate source: Department of Finance Canada, announcement of January 14, 2026. Checked in October 2026.
Your estimate
Enter your kilometres to see your estimate.
- Estimated tax savings
- Business use
- Amount at the official rate
Get your detailed report
Line-by-line calculation, rates applied, forms to fill in and tips to support your mileage. Sent by email, then downloadable as PDF and CSV.
How does the calculator work?
The calculator applies the CRA mileage rates for 2026: $0.73 per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres, then $0.67 after that, plus $0.04 in the territories. Quebec uses the same rates.
- Employee reimbursed per kilometre: the result is the maximum your employer can pay you tax-free.
- Employee not reimbursed: with a T2200 signed by your employer, you deduct actual expenses prorated by business use, on Form T777 (and TP-59 in Quebec).
- Self-employed: you deduct actual expenses prorated by business use, on Form T2125 (and TP-80 in Quebec). The per-km rate is only a quick estimate here.
Tax savings are estimated by multiplying the deduction by your approximate tax rate.
Example
A reimbursed employee drives 7,000 business km in Ontario: 5,000 × $0.73 + 2,000 × $0.67 = $4,990 maximum tax-free reimbursement.
Estimate for information only, not tax advice. Have it reviewed by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or a tax specialist.
Stop counting kilometres by hand
The CRA can ask for a detailed log of every trip. The KiloTax app records it automatically and calculates your deductions all year.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my mileage deduction for 2026?
Multiply your business kilometres by $0.73 for the first 5,000, then by $0.67 after that. That’s the maximum an employer can reimburse tax-free. Self-employed workers and non-reimbursed employees deduct actual expenses prorated by business use instead: the calculator does both.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. The estimate is free, instant and requires no sign-up. Only the detailed report asks for your email, so we can send it to you.
Can a self-employed worker use $0.73/km?
Not on their tax return. This rate is for allowances paid by an employer. A self-employed worker deducts actual expenses (fuel, maintenance, insurance, interest, capital cost allowance…) multiplied by their business-use percentage. The rate only gives a ballpark figure.
Do trips between home and work count?
No. Regular trips between your home and your usual workplace are personal. Only work trips count: to a client, a job site, or between two work locations.
What records should I keep?
A log of your business trips (date, destination, purpose, kilometres) and your total kilometres for the year, plus receipts for your expenses. Keep them for 6 years.