Can I Claim a Mileage Rebate for Previous Tax Years?
If you have not claimed mileage tax relief before, you may be able to backdate your claim and recover hundreds or even thousands in overpaid tax. HMRC allows PAYE employees to claim for up to four previous tax years. In this guide, we will explain who qualifies, how far back you can go, and how much you could get back.
How many years can I backdate a claim?
You can backdate your mileage rebate up to four tax years from the current one. As long as you were eligible during those years and have not claimed yet, you may still qualify.
For example, if it is currently the 2025 to 2026 tax year, you can claim for:
2024 to 2025
2023 to 2024
2022 to 2023
2021 to 2022
Am I still eligible if I’ve changed jobs?
Yes. If you worked a job that involved using your personal vehicle for business journeys and were not fully reimbursed, you can still claim, even if you are no longer in that role.
What if I did not keep mileage records?
Exact logs are helpful but not essential. TaxBax can help estimate your mileage based on your job, location, and work patterns. We’ve processed thousands of claims for workers without detailed records.
How much can I get back?
Backdated mileage rebates vary by job type, number of miles travelled, and employer reimbursement. Most eligible workers receive between £300 and £2,500, especially if they have not claimed before.
How long does it take to get paid?
Once your claim is submitted and approved, most rebates are paid within two to six weeks.
Get started with your claim
If you think you’ve missed out on mileage tax relief, don’t worry. There’s still time to claim.
