Can I Claim Tax Relief for Travel Between Job Sites?

If you regularly drive between different work sites using your own vehicle, you may be eligible to claim mileage tax relief. Many UK workers don’t realise that travel between job sites, not including your commute, can qualify for a rebate from HMRC. In this guide, we explain how it works.

What travel qualifies for tax relief?

You can claim tax back on mileage if:

• You’re a PAYE employee

• You use your personal car or van for work

• You travel between temporary job locations or sites

• Your employer pays you less than 45p per mile, or nothing at all

This applies to industries like:

• Construction

• Maintenance

• Retail operations

• Property services

• Healthcare field roles

What doesn’t qualify?

You can’t claim for:

• Travel from home to your main, permanent workplace

• Personal errands or non-work journeys

How does the rebate work?

HMRC allows 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles per tax year. If your employer reimburses you less than that — say 25p per mile, you can claim tax relief on the 20p difference.

Example:

• 5,000 miles driven between job sites

• Employer reimbursed at 25p per mile

• HMRC allows 45p

• You can claim tax relief on £1,000 worth of mileage

How much could I get back?

Mileage rebates for site-based workers typically range from £300 to over £2,000, especially if you’ve never claimed before and can backdate up to four tax years.

What if I didn’t track mileage?

That’s okay. You can estimate your miles based on your job pattern. Our calculator can help you make a fair, HMRC-compliant claim.

Start your claim today

If you travel between sites and haven’t claimed before, you’re likely leaving money behind. TaxBax makes the process simple, digital, and stress-free.