https://keptmiles.app/blog/ Mileage tracking tips, HMRC rate updates, and news from KeptMiles. en-gb https://keptmiles.app/blog/ulez-clean-air-zones-mileage-claim.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/ulez-clean-air-zones-mileage-claim.html Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 HMRC's 45p rate covers fuel, insurance and wear-and-tear — but not ULEZ, CAZ, parking, tolls or congestion charges. Here's what self-employed drivers can claim separately in 2026/27. https://keptmiles.app/blog/fuel-prices-2026-mileage-claim.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/fuel-prices-2026-mileage-claim.html Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 UK petrol is up 20p and diesel up 40p since February 2026. The HMRC 45p mileage rate hasn't moved since 2011. Here's what that means for self-employed drivers this tax year. https://keptmiles.app/blog/new-tax-year-mileage-checklist.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/new-tax-year-mileage-checklist.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 The 2026/27 tax year has started. Everything self-employed workers need to know: deadlines, MTD, allowances, mileage, record keeping, and common mistakes. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mtd-income-tax-guide-self-employed.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mtd-income-tax-guide-self-employed.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Making Tax Digital has been talked about for years. It's finally happening. Who it affects, when, how quarterly reporting works, and what you need to do. https://keptmiles.app/blog/making-tax-digital-mileage-records.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/making-tax-digital-mileage-records.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 MTD for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026. Here's what changes for mileage record keeping, what HMRC expects, and how to stay compliant without extra paperwork. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-allowance-example.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-allowance-example.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 A real-world example showing exactly how HMRC mileage allowance works across a full tax year, including what happens when you hit the 10,000-mile threshold. https://keptmiles.app/blog/best-mileage-tracker-apps-uk.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/best-mileage-tracker-apps-uk.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 A fair comparison of KeptMiles, MileIQ, Driversnote, TripLog, and Tripbook for UK self-employed mileage tracking. https://keptmiles.app/blog/vat-on-mileage-fuel-vat.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/vat-on-mileage-fuel-vat.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Can you reclaim VAT on the 45p mileage allowance? No. But if you use actual costs and are VAT registered, you can reclaim fuel VAT. Here's how. https://keptmiles.app/blog/hmrc-mileage-rates-2026-27.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/hmrc-mileage-rates-2026-27.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The 2026/27 tax year starts 6 April. Here's what's changing with HMRC mileage allowance rates, common mistakes to avoid, and how to claim every mile you're owed. https://keptmiles.app/blog/electric-vehicle-mileage-claims.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/electric-vehicle-mileage-claims.html Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 HMRC pays the same 45p per mile whether you burn diesel or charge overnight. If your electricity costs 5p per mile, the maths is compelling. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-delivery-drivers.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-delivery-drivers.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Which miles can gig economy drivers claim? The depot commute trap, platform-specific situations, and what the delivery apps don't tell you. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-care-workers.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-care-workers.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Most care workers drive thousands of business miles a year and claim nothing. Here's what you're owed and how to claim it. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-estate-agents.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-estate-agents.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Viewings, valuations, key handovers. Which count as business mileage? The answer depends on where your base is. https://keptmiles.app/blog/simplified-mileage-vs-actual-costs.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/simplified-mileage-vs-actual-costs.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The 45p flat rate or real vehicle expenses? Worked examples for a van and a car to help you decide. https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-tradespeople.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/mileage-claims-tradespeople.html Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Your van gets the same 45p rate as a car. Multi-callout days, supplier runs, the workshop commute trap, and a worked example. https://keptmiles.app/blog/business-mileage-vs-commuting.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/business-mileage-vs-commuting.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Your daily commute isn't claimable, but business travel is. Here's exactly where HMRC draws the line, the exceptions most people miss, and real examples to help you classify correctly. https://keptmiles.app/blog/do-i-need-a-mileage-log.html https://keptmiles.app/blog/do-i-need-a-mileage-log.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 HMRC can ask for evidence of every business mile you claim. Here's what records you need to keep, what happens if you can't prove it, and how to protect your claim.