How to Create a Mileage Pay Item in FreePayroll
To add a Mileage pay item in accordance with the Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) rules that can be applied across your company, follow the steps outlined below. This process will enable mileage expenses to appear on your employees' payslips and be included in your payroll journals.
- Start by clicking on the Company section located in the left-hand side menu.
- Within the Company menu, click on the Pay Items subsection.
- Click the Add Pay Item button to begin creating a new pay item.
- You will be prompted to enter several details about the new pay item:
- Pay Item Name: Enter a name you want to use, for example, "Mileage Expense".
- Pay Item Account Code: Enter an account code for the pay item if applicable. This is optional but useful for tracking in your payroll journal.
- Benefit in Kind: Leave this box unchecked.
- Payment Type: Select Net Addition.
- On the next screen, click Save and close.
Please remember that in your employee's payslip, you should input the £ value of the mileage expense. If you have any doubts about how to calculate it, please check our guide here.
By following these steps, you can ensure that mileage expenses are accurately recorded and reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines, and are properly reflected in your company's payroll.
Step 1: Navigate to Pay Items
- Start by clicking on the Company section located in the left-hand side menu.
- Within the Company menu, click on the Pay Items subsection.
Step 2: Add a New Pay Item
- Click the Add Pay Item button to begin creating a new pay item.
- You will be prompted to enter several details about the new pay item:
- Pay Item Name: Enter a name you want to use, for example, "Mileage Expense".
- Pay Item Account Code: Enter an account code for the pay item if applicable. This is optional but useful for tracking in your payroll journal.
- Benefit in Kind: Leave this box unchecked.
- Payment Type: Select Net Addition.
Step 3: Save the Pay Item
- On the next screen, click Save and close.
Please remember that in your employee's payslip, you should input the £ value of the mileage expense. If you have any doubts about how to calculate it, please check our guide here.
By following these steps, you can ensure that mileage expenses are accurately recorded and reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines, and are properly reflected in your company's payroll.
Updated on: 04/06/2024
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