HMRC raised the approved rate to 55p per mile from April 2026 — the first increase since 2011. Enter your business miles to see your claim.
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| Vehicle | First 10,000 mi | Above 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Cars & vans | 55p / mile | 25p / mile |
55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year, then 25p per mile — the first rate rise since 2011.
Employees using their own car for business journeys (via employer reimbursement or Mileage Allowance Relief) and self-employed people using simplified expenses.
Date, start and end points, distance and purpose of each business journey. An automatic tracker like MilesPro records all of it.
Source: GOV.UK — Increasing mileage rates.
Estimates for information only — not tax advice. Verify amounts and eligibility with HMRC or a qualified adviser before claiming.