Why should I claim mileage?

By Chris Andreou
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Last updated
September 16, 2023

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Why should I claim mileage? guide

As a contractor, freelancer or small business owner, it's important that you make the most of what you can claim-especially as the trips you make can add up over time. Here's an example: if you make a 25-mile round trip twice a week, it adds up to 2,400 miles a year. That's £1,080 that you can as deduction against your business revenue.

To learn more, read our guide on how to claim business mileage.

<p>As a <a href="https://goforma.com/contractors" target="_blank">contractor</a>, freelancer or small business owner, it's important that you make the most of what you can claim-especially as the trips you make can add up over time. Here's an example: if you make a 25-mile round trip twice a week, it adds up to 2,400 miles a year. That's £1,080 that you can as deduction against your business revenue.<br></p><p>To learn more, read our guide on <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/claim-business-mileage" target="_blank">how to claim business mileage</a>.</p>

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