A practical change announced in May 2026 means that self-employed individuals and employees who use their own vehicle for business travel can now claim more tax relief per mile.
What has changed?
The approved mileage rate for the first 10,000 business miles has increased from 45p to 55p per mile for the 2026/27 tax year, backdated to April 2026. The increase affects both employees and the self-employed.
What does this mean in practice?
If you use your personal vehicle for business journeys — visiting clients, travelling to temporary workplaces, or running business errands — you can claim a higher rate per mile against your tax bill.
What should you do?
Make sure you are keeping an accurate mileage log for all business journeys. Without a record of dates, destinations and business purpose, HMRC can disallow the claim entirely. If you have not been tracking your mileage carefully, start now — and the backdating to April 2026 means it is worth going back and recording journeys from the start of the tax year.
How we can help
At Capital Force One, we ensure our clients claim every allowable expense and relief available to them, including mileage. Get in touch for a free initial consultation to discuss how we can help you manage your tax position efficiently.
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