How to Claim Mileage Tax Relief Without a Logbook
You don’t need to be perfect with paperwork to claim a tax rebate. If you’ve used your personal car or van for work, but haven’t kept detailed mileage records, you might still be eligible for a refund from HMRC. In this guide, we’ll explain how to claim mileage tax relief without a logbook or receipts — and how much you could get back.
Can I claim mileage without keeping a log?
Yes. HMRC accepts estimated mileage in many cases, especially if you:
Are a PAYE employee
Use your own vehicle for work-related journeys
Haven’t been fully reimbursed by your employer
As long as you can provide a reasonable estimate based on your job type, travel pattern or work schedule, you can still make a valid claim.
What kind of travel counts as business mileage?
Mileage you can claim includes:
Travelling between multiple job sites
Visiting clients, patients, or suppliers
Travelling to temporary workplaces
Mileage you can’t claim:
Daily commute to a permanent workplace
Personal errands or non-work travel
What if I don’t have any records at all?
Don’t worry. Services like TaxBax can help estimate your mileage using:
Job title and industry
Number of workdays per week
Distance between work sites or home and job locations
You won’t need to dig out receipts or retroactively log every journey — we’ll help you make a fair, accurate estimate.
How much could I get back?
Mileage tax rebates vary depending on your mileage, what your employer paid you (if anything), and how many years you’re claiming for.
Typical rebates range from £300 to over £2,500 — especially if you’ve never claimed before.
FAQs
Do I need receipts for every trip?
No. HMRC allows for estimated claims if based on realistic work travel patterns.
Will I get in trouble for estimating mileage?
Not if the estimate is reasonable. HMRC may ask for explanation if it seems unusually high.
Can I claim for previous years too?
Yes — you can claim back up to 4 tax years, even if you no longer work in that role.
What if I now work from home?
You can still claim for mileage you did in past years while eligible — as long as it was work-related.
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