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title: "June 2026: HMRC update to mileage rates"
slug: "june-2026-hmrc-update-to-mileage-rates"
updated: 2026-07-03T09:33:07Z
published: 2026-07-03T09:33:07Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/june-2026-hmrc-update-to-mileage-rates"
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# June 2026: HMRC update to mileage rates

Changes have been made to reflect the latest HMRC legislation to ensure your mileage calculations stay accurate and compliant.

### What's changed?

- HMRC has increased the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for cars and vans for the 2026/27 tax year. This is the first increase since 2011.
- Any employees being reimbursed for business mileage using their own vehicles are affected. The new rate applies to all mileage from 6 April 2026 and has been backdated to the start of the 2026/27 tax year.
- We've updated Cintra iQ to reflect the new HMRC approved mileage rates. All mileage calculations going forward will automatically apply the correct AMAP rates.

### New Rates at a Glance:

- **Cars & vans**: 55p per mile (first 10,000 business miles) - up from 45p.
- All other rates remain unchanged.

### Additional Notes:

- **Backdated to 6 April 2026**: If you have already processed mileage payments for April or May 2026 at the old 45p rate, you should consider whether a backdated top-up is required for affected employees.
- Employees reimbursed below the approved HMRC rate may be able to claim Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) directly from HMRC on the difference.