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January 7, 2026
Question

Changing the default mileage rate to 50p

  • January 7, 2026
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Hi, my husband and I travel together to work and so the vast majority of our mileage claims are at 50p per mile. How can I change the rate from 45p per mile - and then occassionally change it back to 45p?

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QuickBooks Team
January 7, 2026

Hi, welcome to the Community.

 

Please know that in QuickBooks Online, the mileage rate is set by default and cannot be manually adjusted. The system automatically updates the rate after reaching the 10,000-mile threshold, but it does not currently allow users to set custom rates, such as 50p per mile.

 

We recommend reaching out to HMRC directly to confirm how these adjustments align with regulations regarding business vehicle usage. They can offer additional guidance to ensure compliance and accuracy.

 

For more information, you can refer to this article: Travel — mileage and fuel rates and allowances.

 

If you have any further questions or concerns about QuickBooks, feel free to contact us again. We’re always here to assist you.