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Mileage allowance for part time work.
I've recently started a part time job delivering using my own car. The employer is giving me a mileage allowance of 35p per mile. I understand you can claim the difference up to 55p/mile through tax rebates.
However, as I only work 15 hours a week I won't earn enough to pay any tax. Does that mean I won't be able to claim any extra?
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Correct, to get tax relief you need to pay tax in the first place.
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Is this part-time job your ONLY income?
Because, if not, you'll need to do a self-assessment tax return anyway - and that's how you claim that allowance.0 -
They'll be doing a self assessment form anyway as they exceed the £1000 trading allowance even at basic living hourly rate. However I agree that doesn't necessarily mean they will be paying tax.
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Will they? They said employed, not self-employed?
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Yes it's my only current income, so no forms to fill in as far as I'm aware?
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As long as you are really employed and not self-employed then no forms
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I completely misread it, I was sure it said self employed.
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35p/mile isn't much. Do you have to buy your own carriage-of-goods insurance as well as fuel, or does your employer insure you?
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I had to upgrade my car insurance to include business insurance but it was only an extra £50 for the year. Yes I'm a bit miffed on the mileage allowance, but it's such a cushy number I'm loathe to ask for an increase….
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Do you have insurance to carry and deliver goods which isn't the same as basic business insurance?
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