Claiming a mileage tax refund can be a tricky business. The rules surrounding what can and cannot be claimed for are sometimes hard to understand. In basic terms if you have to travel to one place of employment for 24 months or less you can potentially claim mileage tax relief. But there are lot’s of variables which can mean you aren’t entitled to claim.
History of Temporary Workplace Legislation
Income tax was first introduced in the UK in 1799 and has been enforced since then, apart from a period of suspension between 1815 and 1842. This has included the premise that if an employee has had to spend money on anything that is “wholly, exclusively and necessarily” for their work, then in should be tax deductible.
Initially this did include such expenditure as keeping and maintaining a horse! In 1998 the rules were updated to include the modern methods of travel to and from work for employees that are continuously employed. We claim travel expenses under sections 336-339 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act of 2003.
You can use our mileage tax rebate guide and free mileage calculator to decide what you can claim for and how much you your claim could be worth.
