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Decrease in Standard Mileage Rate for 2009

The IRS recently announced that the optional mileage allowance for automobiles will decrease 3.5¢ from 58.5¢ to 55¢ per mile for business travel beginning January 1, 2009.  In addition, the rate for mileage related to medical care or qualified moving expenses will also decrease by 3¢ for 2009 from 27¢ to 24¢ per mile.