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I have been getting a lot of emails and phone calls
about the mileage rate being raised by the IRS to 58.5 cents per mile effective
July 1, 2008. Following is a message that we received from OUS concerning
this announcement by the IRS. Just a head's up to let you know that there will
“possibly” be a change to the OUS mileage rate effective as early
as July 1, 2008. The IRS has announced a change to the Standard
Mileage Rates for travel from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 from the current
50.5 to 58.5 cents per mile. It is our understanding that a change by the
IRS enables (but does not require) the federal General Services Administration
(GSA) to adjust the mileage rate for federal employees who drive personal
vehicles on government business. By policy, the OUS mileage rate mirrors
the GSA rate (because the GSA rate is the rate that is allowed on federal
grants and contracts). We will be closely monitoring the GSA for adoption
of the new IRS rates and will keep you informed of any change to the OUS
mileage rates. Travel Coordinator 541-346-3158 ph 541-346-2393 fax |