Council staff earning £2.10 per mile for car use
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As a resident of Reading I'm extremely unhappy about this - so unhappy I thought I'd share it with a bunch of people I don't know on an internet forum...
As a resident of Reading I'm extremely unhappy about this - so unhappy I thought I'd share it with a bunch of people I don't know on an internet forum...
Broccers said:
When was the last time they reviewed business miles 40 & 25p ? And how does that compare with price of fuel?
Oh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
THere was one of those "look you live in a democracy really" no10 petitions on that issue last year - it received the goverenments usual responseOh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
Edited by Broccers on Wednesday 8th July 10:50
"we understand your concerns but you realy should stop driving"....
Nick_F said:
Anything over 40p/mile is taxable, surely?
It is - HMRC will find out via the P11Ds submitted at year end and then adjust the claimanats tax code to recover the tax.I think the story is a bit misleading to be honest. The mileage rate icludes the Essential User car allowance (usually between £600 and £1500). So if somebody is classed as essential user and does 1 mile then they will be on an effective rate of £1500 per mile.
How does this happen ? Partly because of the unions and partly because those who benefit the most are senior managers (desk based) with a vested interest in keeping it quiet.
maxrider said:
oyster said:
It's up to your company what they pay you for mileage, nothing to do with the government.
It's not a 'company', it's a council, it's taxpayers cash And if you don't like it then vote the council out. It's so simple.
oyster said:
maxrider said:
oyster said:
It's up to your company what they pay you for mileage, nothing to do with the government.
It's not a 'company', it's a council, it's taxpayers cash And if you don't like it then vote the council out. It's so simple.
How many other councils are doing this...?
Broccers said:
When was the last time they reviewed business miles 40 & 25p ? And how does that compare with price of fuel?
Oh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
April 03! Came down from 68p for my car in 2002!Oh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
Edited by Broccers on Wednesday 8th July 10:50
As tax is paid on the difference, most companies willl follow the guidlines so as to reduce the admin side of things.
Countdown said:
I think the story is a bit misleading to be honest. The mileage rate icludes the Essential User car allowance (usually between £600 and £1500). So if somebody is classed as essential user and does 1 mile then they will be on an effective rate of £1500 per mile.
Absolutely - it's more than a bit misleading. A friend of Mrs DL's works for a council and she used to have a completely free car - all she had to do was pay for private petrol - but they were bought out of them some time ago.Countdown said:
I think the story is a bit misleading to be honest. The mileage rate icludes the Essential User car allowance (usually between £600 and £1500). So if somebody is classed as essential user and does 1 mile then they will be on an effective rate of £1500 per mile.
Yes, they make it sound far worse than it is. Still, no excuse not to dream about it, that would make a good what car thread - 'I get £2.10 a mile mileage allowance; what car should I buy?'. hairykrishna said:
Countdown said:
I think the story is a bit misleading to be honest. The mileage rate icludes the Essential User car allowance (usually between £600 and £1500). So if somebody is classed as essential user and does 1 mile then they will be on an effective rate of £1500 per mile.
Yes, they make it sound far worse than it is. Still, no excuse not to dream about it, that would make a good what car thread - 'I get £2.10 a mile mileage allowance; what car should I buy?'. Broccers said:
When was the last time they reviewed business miles 40 & 25p ? And how does that compare with price of fuel?
Oh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
The 'real' cost of motoring has fallen since those rates were set. So unlikely to be changed.Oh thats right one set of rules for pen pushers and another for us workers.
Edited by Broccers on Wednesday 8th July 10:50
sleep envy said:
pray telhow it's fallen?
Cars are the same price as they were many years ago (so are way cheaper in real terms) insurance is cheaper. Cars hardly need servicing these days etc etc.I opted out of a company car 4 yrs ago and bought my own, was given full NCB and insurance was £500. This year I paid £200. Same car.
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