The Office of Tax Simplification is seeking to make the current tax rules for dealing with travelling and subsistence claims clearer for both employees and employers. As a result, the treasury are consulting on possible changes to the rules and the way that such expenses are reported. The government intends for any new rules to reflect, rather than drive, commercial decisions and that it will be responsive to 21st century working patterns. As is currently the case, any new system would not provide tax relief for private travel or ordinary commuting.

Note that unless the employer holds a dispensation from reporting such expenses, they need to be included on the employee’s or director’s end of year P11D form.

If the tax rules or reporting requirements change, we will get in touch to explain the implications for your business.