Free tool · HMRC mileage rates

Mileage tax calculator

Use your own car, van, motorbike or bicycle for work? Work out the approved mileage allowance, and how much tax relief you can claim back if your employer pays less than 45p a mile.

  • 45p and 25p rates
  • Mileage Allowance Relief
  • Self-employed expenses
Request a fixed-fee quoteChat on WhatsApp
Free calculator
Free no sign-up needed
  • Updated for 2026/27
  • Instant, private estimate
  • Accountant review available
Use the calculator
★★★★★ Rated 4.5 on Trustpilot
★4.5 TrustScore on Trustpilot
£Fixed fees, VAT included
💻100% online, UK-wide
💬Phone, email & WhatsApp
Free calculator

Work out your mileage relief

HMRC approved rates. Nothing is stored or sent.

Please enable JavaScript to use this calculator, or call 0161 531 4179.

Chartered Certified Accountants you can trust

Fully registered and supervised to act on your behalf.

Chartered Certified Accountants
HMRC Registered Tax AgentAuthorised to act for you with HMRC
Companies House ACSPAuthorised Corporate Service Provider
ICO RegisteredData protection reg. ZB868558
AML SupervisedAnti-money laundering supervision by AAT
Who it’s for

Who this calculator is for

Anyone using their own vehicle for work.

🚗

Employees

Paid less than 45p a mile.

🧑‍🔧

Self-employed

Simplified mileage expense.

🏥

Care and health workers

Home visits.

🚲

Cyclists

20p a mile.

Packages & prices

Want us to file it for you?

Use the calculator for free, then let a Chartered Certified Accountant prepare and file your return. VAT included.

Starter
Straightforward returns and simple sole traders.
£150
per year · incl. VAT
  • Self Assessment tax return
  • Tax calculation explained
  • Online filing with HMRC
  • Deadline reminders
Start my return
Most popular
Growth
Self-employed, landlords, directors or several income sources.
£250
per year · incl. VAT
  • Everything in Starter
  • Self-employment or rental schedules
  • Expense and allowance review
  • Payments on account planning
Start my return
Complete
Bookkeeping, MTD, several properties, crypto or foreign income.
Quote
fixed fee
  • Everything in Growth
  • Capital gains and crypto
  • Foreign income and relief
  • Making Tax Digital support
Request a quote

All prices include VAT.

What’s included

What the calculator works out

HMRC approved rates.

  • Approved mileage allowance
  • Amount paid by your employer
  • Mileage Allowance Relief to claim
  • Tax back at your rate
  • Taxable excess if overpaid
  • Self-employed expense figure
How it works

A seamless, fully online process

Enter business miles

By vehicle type.

Enter employer rate

Pence per mile paid.

Choose your tax rate

20%, 40% or 45%.

See your relief

Tax back.

Rates used

Approved mileage rates

VehicleFirst 10,000 milesAbove 10,000
Cars and vans45p25p
Motorcycles24p24p
Bicycles20p20p

How does mileage tax relief work?

In short: HMRC sets approved rates for business journeys. If your employer pays less, you can claim tax relief on the difference. Commuting to a permanent workplace does not count.

A worked example

An employee drives 12,000 business miles and is paid nothing. The allowance is £4,500 plus £500, which is £5,000. A basic rate taxpayer gets £1,000 back.

How to claim

Employees claim through HMRC or Self Assessment, and can backdate four years. The self-employed claim mileage as an expense. Our self-employed accountants handle it, and drivers can use our Uber driver tax calculator. More on our tax calculators page.

Official guidance: Claim tax relief for your job expenses: vehicles

Driver logging business mileage for tax
✓ Fixed feeagreed before we start
★ 4.5 TrustpilotTrustScore
Why Wingate

Why clients choose Wingate

📌

Transparent fixed fees

Transparent pricing, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly charges and no surprises.

🧑‍💼

Dedicated accountant

Work directly with a qualified accountant who knows your affairs, never a call centre.

⚡

Responsive support

Responsive support by phone, email and WhatsApp, with clear advice in plain English.

☁️

Cloud-friendly

Experienced with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage, as well as spreadsheet records.

Client reviews

Trusted by clients across the UK

★★★★★

“My sole trader tax return was completed quickly and accurately. They even highlighted allowable expenses I hadn’t considered.”

Sole trader client · Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Wingate have processed my tax returns for some years now & I am more than happy with service provided.”

Long-standing tax return client · Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Used Wingate for a CGT submission recently, efficient, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with.”

Capital Gains Tax client · Trustpilot

Read all our reviews on Trustpilot →

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the HMRC mileage rate?
45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a car or van, then 25p.
Can I claim mileage for commuting?
No. Travel to a permanent workplace is not business travel.
How far back can I claim?
Up to four tax years.
What if my employer pays 45p?
Then there is nothing extra to claim.
Can the self-employed use these rates?
Yes, as simplified expenses instead of actual costs.
Can you claim it for me?
Yes, as part of your tax return.

Claim your mileage relief

Share a few details and a qualified accountant will respond with a fixed-fee proposal, usually within one working day. All prices include VAT.

Request your quoteWhatsApp 0161 531 4179
📞Contact us

★★★★★ Client reviewsWhat our clients say

Real reviews from the self-employed, landlords, company directors and families we help with their tax returns and accounts.

Our Partners

Wingate Accountants Ltd is an independent firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, providing tax and compliance services to individuals and businesses across the UK.

✔ HMRC Registered Tax Agent
✔ Companies House ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider)
✔ ICO Registered – ZB868558
✔ AML supervised by AAT

Find us on: Trustpilot · Yell · Thomson Local · Cylex · ProvenExpert · Facebook · Companies House

Contact Us

Hours

Monday to Friday : 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday & Sunday : Closed

Copyright © 2026 Wingate Accountants Ltd · Chartered Certified Accountants · Registered in England & Wales No. 15494836 · All rights reserved.