Can I Claim Mileage Tax Relief for Off-Site Meetings and Training?
If you attend meetings, training sessions or events away from your regular workplace, you may be eligible to claim mileage tax relief. HMRC allows tax back on travel to temporary locations, including conferences, training centres, and off-site work sessions, if you use your own vehicle.
What counts as off-site travel?
Qualifying journeys include:
Driving to a training centre not at your usual place of work
Attending off-site meetings or workshops
Travelling to temporary project locations or one-off job sites
These trips must be work-related and not part of your regular commute.
Who can claim?
You may be eligible if:
You’re a PAYE employee
You use your own vehicle for off-site travel
Your employer reimburses you less than 45p per mile or not at all
This applies to many sectors:
Teaching and education
Healthcare
Construction and engineering
Sales and account management
What doesn’t count?
You can’t claim for:
Travel to your usual office
Personal errands during the journey
How do I calculate the rebate?
HMRC’s approved mileage rate is 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles per year. If your employer pays you less — for example, 20p per mile, you can claim tax relief on the difference.
What records do I need?
You don’t need detailed logs or receipts. A fair estimate based on your job, travel routine and work location is usually enough. TaxBax helps calculate this for you.
How much could I get back?
Mileage tax relief for off-site travel can be worth hundreds per year, and you can claim for up to 4 previous tax years if you haven’t done so before.
Ready to check what you're owed?
If you’ve travelled to off-site meetings or training, use our calculator to estimate your rebate. It’s quick, simple, and handled entirely online.
