Which purposes qualify for the standard mileage rate?

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The standard mileage rate is a per-mile method you can use to simplify deducting vehicle costs for certain kinds of trips. It applies to four categories of travel: business trips, medical trips to receive care or visit a medical provider, charitable trips for donations or volunteering, and moving trips. This four-way eligibility is why all four purposes are included in the correct answer—the rate is designed to cover these types of mileage. In practice, moving expenses are currently deductible mainly for active-duty military members moving under orders, but the standard mileage method can be used for moving in that situation.