Mileage Reimbursement Rate Adjustment for 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:37amTO: All Employees
FR: David Crozier, Associate Vice President for Financial Services
The California State University follows the business travel mileage rate published by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to calculate reimbursable costs of using a personal vehicle for university business use. The Chancellor's Office has notified campuses that the IRS has published the following mileage reimbursement rates effective for business travel occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
The California State University mileage rate for calendar year 2026 will be 72.5 cents per mile, which is an increase from the 2025 rate of 70 cents per mile. Miles driven for moving and relocation purposes will be reimbursed at the rate of 21 cents per mile, the same rate as 2025.
Concur will be updated for mileage rates after January 1, 2026.
Questions regarding travel procedures may be directed to Accounts Payable at [email protected].