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HMRC MILEAGE

Business mileage calculator

Estimate approved mileage allowance for business journeys in your own vehicle.

What this calculator does

Estimate approved mileage allowance for business journeys in your own vehicle.. It is designed to answer the common UK search intent for this topic with the key assumptions shown clearly.

Estimated result

£5,000
Employer paid
£3,000
Mileage allowance relief basis
£2,000
First 10,000 miles
45p per mile

For cars and vans. Tax relief is normally on the shortfall, not a cash repayment of the full amount.

SOURCES & REVIEW

Checked against official guidance

Last reviewed 14 July 2026 · Rule version GB-2026.27.1

Daily/weekly source monitoring. If a source changes, the affected rule set is reviewed before publication.

All source links are kept visible so you can verify the figures used on this page.

GOV.UK: Expenses and benefits — business travel mileageSources, methodology and update policy →Report an issue or correction →

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WHY RESULTS DIFFER

Why two users can see different results

Why the result can differ

Different tax codes, payroll periods, Scottish bands, pension methods or lender assumptions can change the outcome.

One-off bonuses, pay frequency, overpayments, allowances and reliefs can move the result away from a simple annual estimate.

Where a rule depends on eligibility or legal status, this page shows an estimate and links to official guidance.

This section is intentionally repeated on key tools so the explanation stays near the result instead of being hidden in a separate policy page.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is this an exact quote or tax return?

No. It is an estimate based on the inputs and assumptions shown.

When was this checked?

The method and linked official guidance were reviewed for the current UK release.

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