Can Home Care Workers Claim Mileage Tax Relief?
If you're a home care worker using your own car to visit clients, you may be owed money from HMRC. Even if your employer reimburses you per mile, it's often below the full HMRC mileage rate, meaning you could still claim a rebate.
What is the HMRC mileage rate?
HMRC allows 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles in a tax year. Many care companies only pay 20–30p, leaving a shortfall that can be claimed back as tax relief.
Who qualifies?
You may be eligible if you:
Use your personal vehicle for patient visits
Work under PAYE
Aren’t reimbursed at the full rate
Keep a rough record of travel or patterns
What can I claim for?
Mileage between:
Client homes
Care facilities
Temporary work sites
You can’t claim for commuting from home to your main office.
How much could I get?
Rebates for care workers typically range from £300 to over £1,500, especially if you backdate your claim up to 4 years.
How to claim
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