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Hi all,
I'm after some advice required WRT CSA mileage rates....
I've asked the CSA for a variation in the child maintenance I pay based on the mileage I do in the car as I do *all* of the pick-ups and drop-offs (My ex has refused to do any of the journeys and has refused to contribute towards petrol costs).
After 9 weeks(!) the CSA called to say that based on their calculations my costs were £7.80 (below their £10 limit) whereas I had worked them out @ £12.60.
It turns out that they use a flat mileage rate of 16.4p per mile!! Looking at the AA & RAC web sites they suggest a mileage rate of 23.4p per mile.
When I asked more about the rate (where did it come from, what was it based on, when was it last reviewed etc) I was told, "that is the rate".
Does anybody know what this is based on or managed to successfully contest it?
Thanks
Tony
I'm guessing it's based on this http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cars/advisory_fuel_current.htm
As far as I was aware, the CSA expect you to pay the first £15 per week of travelling costs - has this been reduced to £10?
When my second son enquired he was told it was £10.00
Tc
Kirsten
I agree with Kirsten I am sure its now £10 which I guess will be a great help to some dads with excessive travelling costs
Thanks for the confirmation - is it £10 per week, ie £520 per year? Just helps to know this.
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