Using Personal Vehicle For Work Law California In Travis
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FAQ. How much is mileage reimbursement in California? The standard mileage rate set by the IRS, applicable in California, is 67 cents per business mile for 2024. The 2025 mileage rate is 70 cents per business mile.
Yes, your employer can require you to use your own vehicle, but they have to reimburse you for all costs associated with travel, from tolls to mileage, to increased insurance. Since your employer is only paying mileage one-way, they may (probably are) violating Labor Code section 2802.
When you decide to use your personal vehicle for business, all you must do is keep a log of miles driven for the business as well as any overall vehicle costs, which you or your accountant will then use as needed to adjust your taxable income. That information will then become part of your tax return.
Yes, your employer can require you to use your own vehicle, but they have to reimburse you for all costs associated with travel, from tolls to mileage, to increased insurance. Since your employer is only paying mileage one-way, they may (probably are) violating Labor Code section 2802.
In short, yes the employer can. In California all employment is considered to be on an at will basis unless there is an agreement to the contrary about that status between the employee and employer.
Yes, your employer can require you to use your own vehicle, but they have to reimburse you for all costs associated with travel, from tolls to mileage, to increased insurance. Since your employer is only paying mileage one-way, they may (probably are) violating Labor Code section 2802.
It depends on your employment contract. If you signed an agreement to use your personal vehicle for work-related tasks, refusing to do so could be a breach of contract. However, if your contract does not require using your personal vehicle, you might have more room to refuse.
Under IRS general rules, all use of a company car is considered personal use unless the employee documents the business use of the car. Personal use of a company vehicle (PUCC) generally results in taxable wages for the employee.
