What HMRC means by a temporary workplace
A temporary workplace is any location you attend for work that is not your normal place of employment and where you are expected to stay for less than 24 months. This could include a construction site, a client’s office or a short term project base. Travel to and from temporary workplaces is classed as business travel and is eligible for mileage tax relief.
Why this matters for mileage tax relief
Many employees assume only sales reps or delivery drivers qualify for mileage claims. In fact, anyone travelling to a temporary workplace in their own car can claim. If your employer does not reimburse you at the HMRC approved rate of 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles and 25p after that, you can claim tax relief on the difference.
Examples of temporary workplace travel
An electrician travelling between different building sites
A nurse assigned to a community health centre for six months
An IT contractor sent to a client office for a year
In each case, travel to and from the site qualifies for mileage tax relief.
How much could you claim
If you drove 6,000 miles to temporary workplaces and your employer paid 25p per mile, you are 20p short per mile. That is £1,200 of unreimbursed mileage. At a 20 percent tax rate you can reclaim £240. Backdating four years could mean almost £1,000 returned.
How to make a claim
Keep a record of all journeys to temporary workplaces.
Note the mileage for each trip.
Calculate the difference between what you were paid and HMRC’s rate.
Submit a claim through HMRC or let TaxBax handle the process.
Why use TaxBax
Tax rules on temporary workplaces are confusing. Many workers miss out or give up on the paperwork. TaxBax makes it simple by calculating your claim, preparing the evidence and submitting it for you.
Start your mileage claim today and see how much you could be owed for travel to temporary workplaces.
