how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
15-06-2010, 13:05
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how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
i am working on a freelance project and the company are willing to pay my travel expenses. i told them i would prefer to drive as i find it easier, how much can i be expected to charge them....will be travelling from birmingham to luton?
i think it would normally cost around £18.00 kwid in fuel for me to the journey in my car (one way)
thanks
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15-06-2010, 13:10
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
Don't just consider fuel, consider wear and tear etc as well.
I think that the most HMRC will allow you to claim is 40p per mile, and that seems to be about the standard - don't forget that you'll have to pay the tax on that (along with any other earnings obviously).
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15-06-2010, 13:11
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
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15-06-2010, 13:13
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
thanks guys, thats why i love this forum. so helpful have a great day
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15-06-2010, 13:17
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
I think there is a case for fifty pence a mile. The set HMRC allowance has been in place for quite a few years, when the price of petrol was at about seventy-five pence a litre.
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15-06-2010, 13:18
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
There may be a 'case', but you'd have trouble justifying it and would most likely get stung on the taxation.
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15-06-2010, 14:37
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
Looking around the taxi game, the average seems to be somewhere around 10-15p a mile
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15-06-2010, 14:45
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
I get 53p per mile (for under 1500cc its 43p, for over its 53p iirc). But i don't receive a lump sum each month so that needs to take into account wear and tear etc.
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15-06-2010, 15:09
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
The form from HMRC is for essential car users who HAVE to use their vehicle as part of their job and either have a company car or a car allowance. If you are only doing the occasional bit of consulting the mileage charge is up to you. Worked with a guy 20 years ago who charged 60p mile for a motorbike for private investigation work (we only paid him 20p for the work he did for us).
Part of the excuse given for the mileage charge staying steady for so long is the engines are more efficient now. Doesn't help much if you are running an older less fuel efficient model.
Do make sure your insurance covers this type of use.
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15-06-2010, 16:15
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
He is not claiming the mileage from his tax remember
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15-06-2010, 16:24
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Re: how much should i charge for expenses (fuel/mileage) what's the average?
AA running costs
A good basis to determine if you are likely to make a real profit or loss on your charges.
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