The University of California's mileage reimbursement rates for expenses incurred in connection with the business use of a private automobile will increase in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rates.  

The following new rates are effective for expenses incurred on or after July 1, 2026 and apply only to expense reports created and submitted in MyExpense or Travel Expense Vouchers (TEV) on or after October 12, 2026:   

• The reimbursement rate for the use of a private automobile for University business travel will increase from 72.5 cents a mile to 76 cents a mile. 

• The reimbursement rate for driving an automobile in connection with a move/relocation will increase from 20.5 cents per mile to 23.5 cents per mile. (Note that reimbursements for moving-related expenses, including mileage, are considered taxable wage income as of January 1, 2018). 

As a public agency, University employees traveling on official business should observe normally accepted standards of propriety in the type and manner of expenses they incur and avoid any expenditure that would appear extravagant or lavish under the circumstances.