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The charitable rate is based on statute.<\/p>\n<p>The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.<\/p>\n<p>Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.<\/p>\n<p>A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after claiming a Sec. 179 deduction for that vehicle. 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