IRS decreases standard mileage rates for 2006.

• Position: National

The IRS has issued the 2006 optional standard mileage rates--44.5 cents per mile for business, beginning Jan. 1, for the use of a car, including vans, pickups or panel trucks.

Other rates include:

* 18 cents per mile for medical or moving purposes

* 14 cents per mile in service of charitable organizations, other than activities related to...