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Vehicle Programs: What is The Average Car Allowance in 2023?

Ben Reiland on May 18, 2023

Car allowances are popular among many businesses for a number of reasons. For one, they’re easy to implement. For another, they don’t change a whole lot. Each month, companies reimburse employees who…

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What is the National Average for Mileage Reimbursement?

Ben Reiland on December 1, 2022

The answer to the question “What is the national average for mileage reimbursement?” is pretty straight forward. But vehicle programs can be unnecessarily complicated. Technically speaking, mileage reimbursement is different…

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Business Vehicle Programs: Federal Mileage Allowance

Ben Reiland on November 3, 2022

Business mileage reimbursement can be confusing. Especially if you don’t spend your days thinking about vehicle programs. That might be why you found yourself searching for federal mileage allowance. We’re…

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Business Vehicle Programs: Why is a Car Allowance Taxable?

Ben Reiland on October 3, 2022

Why a Car Allowance is Taxable Across industries, car allowances have long been a favorite vehicle program. The reasoning is as simple as the program itself: a car allowance is…

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Multiple Vehicle Programs? Using Company Mileage Reimbursement and Other Vehicle Programs Simultaneously

Ben Reiland on September 14, 2022

Vehicle programs are a necessary piece of many businesses. From beverage distributors to business services, construction to pharmaceuticals, driving employees play an essential role. It’s also fairly common for companies…

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Fleet Alternatives: More Than Car Allowances

Ben Reiland on August 29, 2022

While a fleet or company car program has been a popular option, more companies are beginning to realize there are better programs to consider. Whether the search for a new…

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Transitioning from Car Allowance to Fixed and Variable Rate

Motus on August 22, 2022

Flat car allowance models, in which single, company-wide rates are used to reimburse all employees for any business travel, have historically been a popular method of mileage reimbursement. Unfortunately, though, this model just isn’t flexible enough to reimburse all employees fairly. For example, giving each employee $300 a month to cover all business travel expenses might initially seem like the easiest approach; but by not calculating individualized, location-specific reimbursements, companies usually end up either underpaying or overpaying workers.

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Employer Mileage Reimbursement: Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy

Ben Reiland on August 2, 2022

When it comes to driving programs, employer mileage reimbursement is expected. In fact, in many states, employers are legally obligated to reimburse mileage. But there’s a difference between providing mileage…

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Car Allowance and Fuel Card: A Dangerous Combination

Ben Reiland on June 28, 2022

It’s easy to understand why car allowances are a popular vehicle program. Also known as vehicle allowances, they’re simple to implement and easy to keep track of. All driving employees…

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