Skip to main content

This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it.

Posted Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:01:13 GMT by
Hi, I am eligible for claiming home to base travel from my Employer. As I commute by train, I will be submitting my train tickets for the same. I was wondering if this expense would be taxable (PAYE), or be a part of the non-taxable pay? Many thanks in advance. I look forward to hearing from HMRC.
Posted Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:28:04 GMT by HMRC Admin 5 Response
Hi

This would be seen as a reimbursement of expenses so they cancel one another out.
Normal commuting is not an allowable expense so please refer to EIM32080 - Travel expenses: travel for necessary attendance: definitions: temporary workplace: limited duration, the 24 month rule

Thank you
Posted Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:29:11 GMT by
Hi, Thanks for getting back. 'Reimbursements cancel one another out' - Could this please be detailed? Thanks
Posted Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:21:36 GMT by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi HSSn,
As you have already paid the money for the ticket and then being reimbursed for the same thing by your employer, there is no benefit received here as the final expense is nil.
Thank you. 

You must be signed in to post in this forum.