Guide to claiming tax relief on fuel

When you use your own car for business trips, you can claim some tax relief on the amount of fuel used. You can claim fuel expenses as a limited company through your corporation tax return, as a sole trader and self-employed individual through your Income Tax Self Assessment return and if you’re VAT registered, you can also claim back some VAT! This guide will take you through the different methods that HMRC allows a business to claim these types of expenses.