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Articles and guides on mileage reimbursement, tax deduction and best practices for companies.

Understanding mileage reimbursement in 2025

Complete guide on how the mileage reimbursement system works for companies and employees.

10/15/2025 • 5 min

Mileage rates in Brazil for 2025

Learn about official mileage reimbursement rates in Brazil and how to apply them correctly.

10/12/2025 • 6 min

Benefits of Clara integration

Discover how Clara integration simplifies the mileage reimbursement process.

10/10/2025 • 5 min

Tax deduction for business mileage

Learn how to correctly deduct mileage expenses on your company's income tax.

10/8/2025 • 6 min

GPS tracking vs manual: which to choose?

Compare mileage tracking methods and discover which is most suitable for your company.

10/5/2025 • 6 min

Common mistakes in mileage reimbursement

Avoid the most common mistakes that can delay or invalidate your mileage reimbursement request.

10/3/2025 • 5 min

How to create business mileage policies

Practical guide to establish fair and efficient mileage reimbursement policies in your company.

10/1/2025 • 6 min

GPS tracking with Clara mobile app

Discover how the Clara Pro mobile app completely automates mileage recording with GPS.

9/28/2025 • 5 min

Optimizing multi-stop trips

Learn to document and optimize trips with multiple stops to maximize reimbursement and efficiency.

9/25/2025 • 5 min

Preparing for mileage tax audit

Learn how to organize mileage documentation to pass tax audits smoothly.

9/22/2025 • 6 min

Data security in mileage receipts

Understand how to protect sensitive information in mileage receipts and ensure privacy.

9/20/2025 • 5 min

The future of automated mileage reimbursement

Explore the technological trends transforming business mileage reimbursement.

9/18/2025 • 6 min

Complete guide to CSV export for Clara

Detailed step-by-step to export mileage receipts in Clara CSV format.

9/15/2025 • 5 min

Mileage regulations in Mexico for 2025

Learn about Mexican laws and regulations on business mileage reimbursement.

9/12/2025 • 6 min

Travel allowance and mileage guide in Colombia

Understand how the travel allowance and business mileage reimbursement system works in Colombia.

9/10/2025 • 6 min

IRS standard mileage rate in USA for 2025

Learn about the official IRS rate for business mileage deduction in the United States.

9/8/2025 • 6 min

Difference between personal and business trip

Learn to clearly distinguish personal from business trips for tax compliance.

9/5/2025 • 5 min

How to create monthly mileage reports

Practical guide to organize and present monthly mileage expense reports.

9/3/2025 • 5 min

Mileage reimbursement for international trips

Learn how to calculate and document mileage reimbursement during international business trips.

9/1/2025 • 6 min

LGPD compliance with location data

Understand how to ensure LGPD compliance when collecting location data for reimbursement.

8/28/2025 • 6 min

Route optimization for fuel savings

Discover route optimization techniques that reduce fuel costs and travel time.

8/25/2025 • 5 min

Fleet management for small businesses

How small businesses can implement efficient fleet management and mileage reimbursement.

8/22/2025 • 6 min

Year-end preparation for mileage reimbursement

Essential checklist to organize mileage documentation before tax year-end.

8/20/2025 • 6 min

Troubleshooting Clara CSV import

Solve the most common problems when importing mileage receipts in CSV format to Clara.

8/18/2025 • 5 min

How to calculate vehicle depreciation for reimbursement

Understand how vehicle depreciation affects mileage reimbursement rates.

8/15/2025 • 6 min

Creating transparency culture in expense reimbursement

How to build mutual trust between company and employees in the reimbursement process.

8/12/2025 • 5 min

Reimbursement for electric and hybrid vehicles

Adapt your reimbursement policies for the new reality of electric and hybrid vehicles.

8/10/2025 • 6 min

Mileage reimbursement in the remote work era

How to adapt reimbursement policies for the new reality of hybrid and remote work.

8/8/2025 • 5 min

Reimbursement approval automation with smart rules

Implement automatic rules to speed up reimbursement approval and reduce manual work.

8/5/2025 • 6 min

Artificial intelligence in travel expense management

Discover how AI is transforming corporate expense management and mileage reimbursement.

8/1/2025 • 6 min

How to declare mileage on 2026 Income Tax Return

Complete guide to declare mileage reimbursement on 2026 Tax Return without errors or issues with Federal Revenue.

11/15/2025 • 6 min

Social Security and mileage: what freelancers need to know

Understand how mileage reimbursement affects your Social Security contributions if you work as freelancer.

11/10/2025 • 6 min

Mileage for MEI: can I deduct?

Discover if MEI can deduct mileage expenses and how to do it correctly to maximize tax benefits.

11/5/2025 • 6 min

Federal Revenue: mandatory mileage documentation

Know exactly which documents Federal Revenue requires to prove mileage reimbursements in case of audit.

10/30/2025 • 6 min

App vs spreadsheet: calculating mileage professionally

Compare specialized apps with traditional spreadsheets and discover which method is better for professional mileage control.

10/25/2025 • 6 min

Deductible mileage in Mexico 2025: SAT Guide

Complete guide on mileage deduction according to Mexican SAT (Tax Administration System) for 2025.

11/20/2025 • 6 min

Uber/DiDi: how to calculate mileage for taxes in Mexico

Specialized guide for Uber and DiDi drivers in Mexico to calculate and deduct mileage correctly on taxes.

11/12/2025 • 7 min

Mileage policies in Mexican companies

How to structure corporate mileage reimbursement policies in compliance with Mexican legislation.

11/8/2025 • 6 min

Gasoline in Mexico: how to calculate real cost per km

Calculate precisely how much each kilometer costs considering variable gasoline prices in Mexico.

10/28/2025 • 6 min

Tax receipts (CFDI) for mileage reimbursement in Mexico

Complete guide on CFDI issuance for mileage reimbursement according to Mexican tax legislation.

10/22/2025 • 7 min

Mileage tracking for remote sales teams

Strategies and tools for remote sales teams to track mileage efficiently and accurately.

11/18/2025 • 6 min

Construction & Field Service: Mileage Best Practices

Specialized practices for construction and field service professionals to optimize mileage tracking and reimbursement.

11/3/2025 • 7 min

Mileage reimbursement vs company car: Cost analysis

Detailed analysis comparing actual costs between reimbursing employee mileage and providing company car.

10/20/2025 • 7 min

IRS standard mileage rate 2025: International comparison

Compare IRS standard mileage rate with rates from other countries and understand the differences.

10/15/2025 • 7 min

Multi-country teams: Managing mileage across borders

Practical guide for companies with teams across countries to manage mileage reimbursement consistently and compliantly.

10/12/2025 • 7 min

DIAN 2026: requirements to deduct mileage reimbursement in Colombia

Complete guide to DIAN requirements in 2026 to deduct mileage reimbursement in Colombia: Tax Statute, electronic invoice, accounting support and withholding.

4/28/2026 • 9 min

Transport allowance vs mileage reimbursement: legal difference in Colombia

Understand the legal difference between transport allowance and mileage reimbursement in Colombia in 2026, based on the Labor Code and Ministry of Labor decisions.

4/28/2026 • 9 min

Labor Code Article 128: why mileage reimbursement is not salary in Colombia

Legal analysis of Article 128 of Colombia's Labor Code: why mileage reimbursement is not salary, Supreme Court case law and UGPP cases.

4/28/2026 • 9 min

Colombia mileage reimbursement policy: a DIAN- and UGPP-ready template

Mileage reimbursement policy template for Colombia: approval tiers, 5-year record retention, electronic-invoice reconciliation and UGPP reclassification safeguards.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

SAT electronic audit: how to prepare documentation for vehicle reimbursements

Guide to responding to SAT electronic reviews via Buzón Tributario with legal deadlines and monthly XML accounting.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Mileage rates 2026 by Mexican state: benchmarks and methodology

Reference table by state, Magna gasoline price with IEPS and the formula to set the per-kilometer rate for 2026.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Mexican income tax on per diems: when it is employee income and when it isn't

Article 93 fraction XVII of the LISR: requirements for per diems not to be taxable income for the employee and mistakes that lead the SAT to reclassify them as salary.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Digital trip logbook for the SAT: requirements, formats and tools 2026

How to build a trip log the SAT accepts in electronic audit: mandatory fields, suggested format, 5-year retention and use of GPS and timestamps.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

E-invoicing and travel expense supports in Colombia: 2026 guide

How to document travel expenses in Colombia in 2026 under DIAN Resolution 000165 of 2023, the electronic payroll support document, transmission deadlines and applicable withholdings.

4/28/2026 • 9 min

2026 reference mileage rates by Colombian city (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla)

Reference mileage rates table for 2026 in the main Colombian cities, factoring in regular vs premium gasoline prices, ANI tolls and sector-specific recommendations.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

RESICO 2026: how Mexico's simplified tax regime affects mileage reimbursement

A practical guide to how Mexico's RESICO regime impacts vehicle expense deduction, income thresholds, and CFDI obligations in 2026.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Creditable VAT on fuel and vehicle maintenance: 2026 guide for Mexican companies

How to correctly credit VAT on fuel and maintenance in 2026, including electronic wallets, withholdings, and proration rules.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

CFDI 4.0 for travel and mileage reimbursement: required fields step by step

Practical guide to CFDI 4.0 fields, Nómina and Viáticos complements, Carta Porte, and RFC validations for Mexican reimbursements.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

PFAE vs Asimilados a Salarios: how vehicle mileage deduction changes in Mexico

Practical comparison between Personas Físicas con Actividad Empresarial and Asimilados a Salarios to deduct a personal vehicle and mileage in Mexico.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Launching our free public Mileage API

Five REST endpoints, API-key authentication, and a 1,000-request rolling 30-day free tier.

5/2/2026 • 6 min

How to embed a mileage calculator on any website

One <script> tag, four variants (full, rate, single-trip, fleet), three languages.

5/2/2026 • 5 min

Build a mileage app in 50 lines of code

Step-by-step tutorial using the official JavaScript SDK and Express.

5/2/2026 • 7 min

Official mileage rates by country in 2025: a structured dataset

IRS, HMRC, CRA, and more — official mileage rates per country, accessible via REST API.

5/2/2026 • 6 min

Designing a public API: the decisions behind our launch

Why we chose REST over GraphQL, headers over query strings, and rolling quotas over calendar months.

5/2/2026 • 8 min

Spain mileage 2026: the AEAT €0.26/km tax-free limit explained

Everything about the IRPF tax-free limit (€0.26/km) that AEAT applies in 2026: who can use it, how to document it and where Social Security comes in.

4/15/2026 • 6 min

Royal Decree 462/2002: mileage for Spanish public-sector employees

How Royal Decree 462/2002 governs business travel by Spanish public-sector employees, and how it interacts with the AEAT tax-free cap.

4/12/2026 • 5 min

Per diems and mileage for Spanish self-employed taxpayers (direct assessment)

How a Spanish self-employed taxpayer in direct assessment should deduct mileage without AEAT recharacterising it as non-affected.

4/9/2026 • 6 min

Drafting a mileage reimbursement policy for a Spanish SME

A reimbursement policy template for Spanish SMEs that complies with AEAT, Social Security and the Workers' Statute.

4/6/2026 • 5 min

Per diems vs travel allowances vs mileage: how AEAT treats each in Spain

Meals, lodging, travel: each per diem category has its own IRPF cap in Spain. Practical summary.

4/3/2026 • 5 min

How to generate a Spanish mileage receipt in 60 seconds

Step-by-step tutorial to issue an AEAT-valid mileage receipt in Spain using the mileage calculator.

3/30/2026 • 4 min

Per diems and mileage in Argentina 2026: what AFIP requires

No mandatory single rate, but clear documentation rules. Practical 2026 summary for Argentine companies.

4/15/2026 • 6 min

LCT Article 106: keeping per diems from being reclassified as wages in Argentina

Argentine courts reclassify lump-sum per diems as wages. Five practices to prevent that.

4/12/2026 • 6 min

Argentine monotributo: how to bill clients for kilometres without breaking your tier

Per-trip kilometres go inside the unit price, not a separate line. Practical template for Argentine monotributo taxpayers.

4/9/2026 • 5 min

Updating the per-km rate under high inflation in Argentina

A quarterly formula indexed to fuel that keeps reimbursement fair without becoming a bargaining-table fight.

4/6/2026 • 5 min

Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario: benchmark per-km rates by city and vehicle type

2026 benchmark table by city and vehicle type, with methodology and caveats for your internal policy.

4/3/2026 • 6 min

Tutorial: issue an Argentine peso mileage receipt in 60 seconds

Step-by-step tutorial to issue an AFIP-valid Argentine receipt using the dedicated calculator.

3/30/2026 • 4 min

Portugal's €0.40/km limit: what the AT accepts in 2026

Practical summary of Portugal's tax-free per-km limit for own-vehicle reimbursement in 2026, with examples.

4/15/2026 • 6 min

Portugal's digital itinerary slip: what the AT accepts

Paper is gone. How to keep digital itinerary slips that survive an AT audit.

4/12/2026 • 5 min

IRS or IRC? Deducting mileage in Portugal by tax regime

Self-employed vs company: each case has its own rules. Practical guide.

4/9/2026 • 6 min

Lisbon, Porto and Algarve: setting the per-km rate in Portugal

€0.40/km isn't enough on its own. How to set the rate against real vehicle cost in 2026.

4/6/2026 • 5 min

Company car vs own vehicle: a Portuguese simulation

When does a company car pay off in Portugal? Simulation including autonomous taxation.

4/3/2026 • 6 min

How to generate a Portuguese receipt in 60 seconds

Step-by-step tutorial to issue an AT-accepted itinerary slip in Portugal.

3/30/2026 • 4 min

HMRC AMAP rates 2026: 45p / 25p explained

How HMRC's tax-free Approved Mileage Allowance Payment rates work for UK business mileage in 2026.

4/15/2026 • 6 min

Mileage Allowance Relief and Form P87: how to claim from HMRC

When your employer reimburses below the AMAP rate, you can claim the gap from HMRC. Here's how.

4/12/2026 • 5 min

UK self-employed: simplified AMAP method vs actual costs

UK sole traders choose between flat-rate AMAPs and the actual-cost method. Comparison.

4/9/2026 • 6 min

HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates: reclaiming VAT on fuel

The quarterly rates that let UK employers reclaim VAT on the fuel portion of business trips.

4/6/2026 • 5 min

Mileage policy template for UK SMEs

A one-page policy aligned with HMRC, UK employment law and GDPR. Ready to adopt.

4/3/2026 • 6 min

How to generate a UK mileage receipt in 60 seconds

Step-by-step tutorial to issue an HMRC-friendly mileage receipt with the dedicated UK calculator.

3/30/2026 • 4 min

CRA reasonable per-kilometre allowance 2026: 72¢ / 66¢ explained

The Canada Revenue Agency reasonable per-kilometre rate for 2026, with the +4¢ northern uplift.

4/15/2026 • 6 min

Form T2200 and T777: deducting vehicle expenses in Canada

When your employer reimburses below the CRA rate, you can deduct the gap with T2200 + T777. Here's how.

4/12/2026 • 6 min

CRA simplified logbook: 12-month base year plus 3-month sample

How to keep a CRA-compliant logbook without logging every trip every year.

4/9/2026 • 5 min

Quebec: handling mileage with Revenu Québec alongside CRA

Quebec employers and workers deal with two tax authorities. How to satisfy both.

4/6/2026 • 6 min

Allowance vs reimbursement in Canada: how the CRA distinguishes them

Many Canadian employers conflate allowances and reimbursements. The CRA treats them differently — and that affects withholding.

4/3/2026 • 5 min

How to generate a Canadian mileage receipt in 60 seconds

Step-by-step tutorial to issue a CRA-friendly mileage receipt with the dedicated Canadian calculator.

3/30/2026 • 4 min

Mileage reimbursement in California 2026: Labor Code 2802 explained

California Labor Code §2802 requires employers to reimburse all necessary business expenses — including mileage. Here's how to comply.

5/1/2026 • 7 min

Mileage deduction under Mexico's RESICO regime (2026)

Mexico's RESICO regime simplifies tax for SMEs and individuals, but vehicle deductions follow specific rules. The complete guide.

4/30/2026 • 7 min

AMAP vs actual cost for UK SMEs: which to use

UK SMEs can reimburse mileage at the AMAP rate or at actual cost. Here's the decision framework.

4/29/2026 • 6 min

Per diems vs reimbursement in Colombia: what matters to the DIAN

Colombian employers conflate per diems with reimbursement. The DIAN treats them very differently — and so should you.

4/28/2026 • 7 min

Portugal's €0.40/km limit and the annual cap: what changes on the IRS return

How Portugal's €0.40/km limit and annual cap work — and how they affect the IRS return for people who use a personal vehicle for work.

4/27/2026 • 6 min

2026 collective bargaining in Argentina: indexing per diems with AFIP/ARCA

How to index per diems for inflation in Argentina's 2026 collective bargaining without triggering AFIP reclassification.

4/26/2026 • 8 min

T2200 for January-hired employees: the timing trap

Canadian employees hired in January need to request T2200 at the right year-end to avoid losing T777 deductions. Here's the timing.

4/25/2026 • 6 min

Self-employed shopkeepers in Brazil and fuel allowance: what counts as a deduction in 2026

How Brazilian self-employed retailers can deduct fuel, maintenance, and vehicle tax in proportion to business use in 2026.

4/24/2026 • 7 min

Advisory Electric Rate Q2 2026 update: what changes for UK electric fleets

HMRC updates the Advisory Electric Rate every quarter. Here's how to apply the Q2 2026 change without breaking your reimbursement flow.

4/23/2026 • 5 min

VAT on employee mileage in Spain (2026)

Can Spanish companies recover VAT on fuel for employee business trips? The AEAT requires detailed compliance — here's the playbook.

4/22/2026 • 7 min

Approval cadence for field-team mileage: what actually works

Should you approve mileage weekly, fortnightly, or monthly? Operational data from field teams that scale.

4/21/2026 • 6 min

Monthly close checklist: exporting mileage to Clara in 4 steps

How to close the month for mileage and export to Clara in 30 minutes without reopening the cycle.

4/20/2026 • 5 min

Advisory Electric Rate Q2 2026: the UK update fleets must apply

HMRC publishes the Advisory Electric Rate every quarter. Here's how to apply the Q2 2026 change without reopening payroll.

5/1/2026 • 6 min

Reimbursing employees from a Mexican RESICO company: step by step

How to reimburse employees for mileage without it being reclassified as salary under IMSS and ISR.

5/1/2026 • 7 min

Brazil's LGPD and driver GPS data: what employers can and cannot do

Mileage tracked by GPS in Brazil falls under LGPD. How to configure collection without exposing the company.

4/30/2026 • 8 min

DIAN documentation for sales-rep travel allowances in Colombia: what survives an audit

Colombia's DIAN scaled up sales-rep travel-allowance audits in 2026. The documentation folder that survives.

4/30/2026 • 7 min

AFIP General Resolution 5616 and the 2026 tax treatment of travel allowances in Argentina

AFIP's General Resolution 5616 updated the tax-free limits for travel allowances in Argentina. How to apply without falling into withholding.

4/29/2026 • 7 min

Spain's Modelo 145 and tax-free per-diems in 2026: what changes

Spain's AEAT published 2026 per-diem caps. How to adjust Modelo 145 and payroll.

4/29/2026 • 7 min

Paper trip log or GPS app in Portugal: what AT accepts in 2026

Portugal's AT modernized mileage proof requirements. A side-by-side comparison of paper logs and GPS apps.

4/29/2026 • 7 min

GST/HST on Canadian mileage allowances: the input tax credit most SMEs miss

Mileage reimbursements can generate a GST/HST Input Tax Credit. How to claim it correctly.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

IRS Publication 463 in plain English for US businesses in 2026

Publication 463 is the IRS bible for business travel deductions. The actionable 2026 summary.

4/28/2026 • 8 min

Exporting mileage to QuickBooks: a checklist without traps

QuickBooks export looks simple until the first reconciliation breaks. How to avoid that.

4/28/2026 • 7 min

How to write a mileage policy your team will actually follow

The perfect PDF policy is useless if nobody reads it. How to write one your team will follow.

4/27/2026 • 6 min

HMRC mileage enquiry: what to expect and how to survive

When HMRC opens a mileage enquiry, the pattern is predictable. Here's how to prepare.

4/27/2026 • 8 min

CFDI 4.0, fuel, and mileage reimbursement in Mexico: what changed in 2026

SAT updated the CFDI 4.0 filling guide in 2026. How it affects fuel reimbursement.

4/27/2026 • 7 min

Brazilian IRPJ in Lucro Real regime and mileage deduction: how to structure in 2026

Lucro Real companies face specific rules to deduct mileage reimbursement. The 2026 guide.

4/26/2026 • 8 min

Spain's 0.26 €/km in 2026: holding the rate or about to update?

Spain's tax-free mileage rate holds at 0.26 €/km in 2026. The update scenarios.

4/26/2026 • 6 min

Chile's SII and vehicle expense reporting in 2026

Chile's SII updated its expense-reporting circular in 2026. How it applies to mileage.

4/26/2026 • 7 min

Portugal's AT and the monthly mileage declaration for companies in 2026

Portugal's AT introduced a monthly reporting obligation in 2026 for reimbursements above €5,000. The guide.

4/25/2026 • 7 min

Building an approval workflow drivers (and auditors) actually love

Fast, low-friction approval without losing control. The workflow design that cuts friction by 60%.

4/25/2026 • 7 min

Quebec TPQ vs federal CRA allowance: how to reconcile in 2026

Quebec has its own tax regime. How to reconcile provincial TPQ with the federal CRA allowance for mileage.

4/24/2026 • 7 min

GDPR + LGPD: cross-border GPS data on driver mileage

When a driver crosses borders, two data-protection regimes meet. How to handle it.

4/24/2026 • 8 min