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February 7, 2019
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How do you adjust the VAT return to reclaim VAT from mileage payments?

  • February 7, 2019
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I am preparing my first quarterly VAT return and wish to reclaim the VAT from my employee expenses mileage payments. For example, let's say I have done 1000 miles and current HMRC rates state VAT can be reclaimed from the 13p/mile fuel element, i.e. 0.13 x 1000 x 0.2 = £26.

I can't find an easy way to enter this as an expense or cost, the only thing I can see is to manually adjust the return by the amount calculated. If the latter is acceptable to HMRC then fine, no worries but if there's a correct way that someone could point out that would be appreciated. 

Best answer by Graceman

Would have thought a mileage item in the product & services set to 0,13 and vat @ S standard 20% and then enter it as a line item on the expenses and it will do it for you.

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Graceman
GracemanAnswer
February 7, 2019

Would have thought a mileage item in the product & services set to 0,13 and vat @ S standard 20% and then enter it as a line item on the expenses and it will do it for you.

glenncAuthor
February 7, 2019
Thanks for the advice. I had considered that and having received your reply, that's pretty much what I've ended up doing. The mileage claims are now split into 2 line items, 1 @ 32p/mile no VAT and 1 @ 13p/mile with VAT. Thanks again for the assistance.