Mileage Reimbursement Rate Adjustment for 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:00amTO: All Employees
FR: Jenifer Barnett, Network Procurement Officer, SFBRN
The California State University follows the business travel mileage rate published by the Internal Revenue Service (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 July 1, 2026.
The California State University mileage rate will be 76 cents per mile, which is an increase from the January 1, 2026, rate of 72.5 cents per mile. Miles driven for moving and relocation purposes will be reimbursed at the rate of 23.5 cents per mile.
The Concur Travel and Expense management system will be updated for mileage rates.
Please refer to the CSU Travel and Business Expense Policy<https://www.google.com/