What Is A Commute?

A commute refers to the journey you make from your home to your workplace and back again. It can be done on foot, by bike, by car, by public transport, or any other means of transportation. Commutes can be long or short, depending on where you live and work.

Is commuting considered business mileage?

No, commuting is not considered business mileage. Business mileage is any journey you make while doing your job, such as driving to meetings, visiting clients, or travelling between different work locations. Commuting, on the other hand, is considered a personal journey, even if it is necessary to get to work.

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Is my commuting mileage reimbursable / claimable as business mileage?

Generally, commuting mileage is not reimbursable or claimable as business mileage. Your employer is not required to pay for your work commute, and you cannot claim it as an expense on your tax return. However, there may be some exceptions to this rule, such as if you are a mobile worker or your job requires you to travel between different work locations. You can read in depth about mileage reimbursement in the UK in our HMRC mileage guide.  
To summarise, commuting is the journey you make from your home to your workplace and back again. It is not considered business mileage and is generally not reimbursable or claimable as an expense. If you have any questions about your commute or your work-related travel, odds are that you will find the answers you’re looking for in our guide.

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