HMRC Mileage Log
Capture every business journey in the format HMRC expects on inspection — date, purpose, start, end, miles and applicable rate.
Who it's for
Employees claiming AMAP rates, sole traders, finance teams approving mileage claims.
How to use this template
- 1Record each journey on the day. Reconstruction from memory is the most common HMRC rejection cause.
- 2Apply the correct AMAP rate (45p first 10,000 miles, 25p after — check current HMRC rates).
- 3Retain for at least 6 years per HMRC rules.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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