AlteredChaos76
LSC Welfare Rights Caseworker, Citizens Advice Bureau, Taunton, Somerset
Member since 21st Apr 2009
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RE: Volunteer expenses
Tue 15-Dec-09 07:17 PM |
Hi Liz,
My understanding of the HMRC mileage rates are that they are purely advisory and the figures 'can be used in the majority of cases'. But more importantly they are fo company cars owned by and serviced/insured by the company. The HMRC guidance says..... 'The rates only apply where employers: - reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars, or - require employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.
CAB pays a higher rate for volunteers, as the allowance is intended to cover not only the fuel cost, but also because the cars driven are privately owned (ie. not business cars) to contribute towards the cost of 'wear and tear' and also linked costs e.g. MOT, insurance and tax.
I would suggest this too applies to your volunteers and you may want to have a look at the HMRC website for further information...
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cars/fuel_company_cars.htm
Chaos
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