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Leela
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Hi,
I've recently started working as an IT contractor- I work four days a week on-site with one client, but on some of those days I go out as a field engineer visiting their clients in turn, using my own vehicle. I'm a little bit confused about mileage rates; I've quoted the 2009 civil service rates for my 2L car at 0.59c per km. As I'm only contracting for the next few months before leaving the country, there's no way I'm going to hit the 6500km or so limit before the rate drops.
This crowd I'm currently contracting for seem to think the applicable rate is 0.29c per km and I believe they're going to try to foist this on me. As a contractor, do I have to go with whatever rate they decide or am I entitled to quote my own rate? I believe I'm entitled to to get something back from them for my petrol and wear and tear on my car, while doing their business. For further information, on Fridays I do my own project work, and look after a few other customers, each of whom I charge mileage/parking when I visit them at their premises.
I could really do with having the facts at my command before meeting with them this week to discuss! Apologies if this thread is in the wrong place!
T.
I've recently started working as an IT contractor- I work four days a week on-site with one client, but on some of those days I go out as a field engineer visiting their clients in turn, using my own vehicle. I'm a little bit confused about mileage rates; I've quoted the 2009 civil service rates for my 2L car at 0.59c per km. As I'm only contracting for the next few months before leaving the country, there's no way I'm going to hit the 6500km or so limit before the rate drops.
This crowd I'm currently contracting for seem to think the applicable rate is 0.29c per km and I believe they're going to try to foist this on me. As a contractor, do I have to go with whatever rate they decide or am I entitled to quote my own rate? I believe I'm entitled to to get something back from them for my petrol and wear and tear on my car, while doing their business. For further information, on Fridays I do my own project work, and look after a few other customers, each of whom I charge mileage/parking when I visit them at their premises.
I could really do with having the facts at my command before meeting with them this week to discuss! Apologies if this thread is in the wrong place!
T.