Calculate Mileage Claim
Total HMRC Mileage Claim
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Total Miles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HMRC mileage rate for cars? ▼
45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p per mile after that. These Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) apply to private cars used for business. You can claim these whether you're employed, self-employed, or a company director.
Can I claim mileage as a sole trader? ▼
Yes. Sole traders can use simplified mileage rates instead of claiming actual vehicle running costs. Once you start using actual costs for a vehicle, you can't switch to mileage rates for that vehicle later. Most low-mileage sole traders find the simplified rate more straightforward.
What mileage records does HMRC require? ▼
Keep a log recording: date, start and end points (or business purpose), and miles driven. Record trips as you go — HMRC is sceptical of estimates reconstructed later. Apps like TripLog or MileIQ can automate this. Retain records for at least 6 years.
What counts as a business journey? ▼
Any journey made wholly for business: client visits, supplier trips, attending business events, travelling between work sites. Ordinary commuting — home to your regular workplace — does not qualify. If your home is genuinely your workplace (e.g., you're a contractor), journeys to a client site may qualify.
What if my employer pays me less than the HMRC rate? ▼
If your employer reimburses you at less than the HMRC approved rate, you can claim Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) on the difference. For example, if you're paid 30p/mile but the AMAP is 45p, you can claim tax relief on the 15p gap through your Self Assessment tax return or by contacting HMRC.