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title: "Deduct commute distance from a mileage claim"
slug: "deducting-commutes-from-mileage-claims"
description: "Easily create business mileage claims with Capture Expense, deducting commute distance automatically for accurate reimbursements. Save your claims as drafts!"
updated: 2026-08-21T15:51:39Z
published: 2026-08-21T15:51:39Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/deducting-commutes-from-mileage-claims"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Deduct commute distance from a mileage claim

It is standard practice not to claim back expenses for the commute between your home and office. Expenses automatically deducts your commute distance from mileage claims, provided your commute details have been set up.

If your commute details have not been set up, contact your administrator.

### Create a business mileage claim (web)

1. Click **Expenses** in the side menu. The **Add Expense** page appears.
2. Select the correct business mileage related category. The **Journey Start** is entered automatically.
3. Click **+** to add a waypoint and enter the destination postcode in the **Journey End** field.
4. Select your commute type from the dropdown:

| Option | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **No commute** | No commute distance is deducted. |
| **Commute one way** | One commute distance (x1) is deducted from the total. |
| **Commute two way** | Two commute distances (x2) are deducted from the total. |
5. The **Actual Distance** updates to reflect the deduction. **Quantity x Rate** equals the claim **Amount**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image(422).png)

1. Click **Save**. The claim is saved as a draft in **Expenses**.

### Create a business mileage claim (mobile)

1. Sign in to **Expenses**.
2. Tap **Expense**. The **New** view appears.
3. Select the correct business mileage related category. The **Location Start** is entered automatically.
4. Tap **+ Add waypoint** if required, and enter the destination postcode in the **Location End** field.
5. Tap **Round trip** if required.
6. Select your commute type from the dropdown. The claim value is calculated as: Distance minus Commute, multiplied by the Vehicle Rate.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image(424).png)

1. Tap **Save**. The claim is saved as a draft in **Expenses**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If you wish to claim the commute distance, it becomes a Benefit-in-Kind as the commute between home and office is non-tax deductible.

**See also**: [Set up commute distance](/docs/set-up-commute-distances).