Commuting Allowance (Reiskostenvergoeding): Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme allows employees to receive a tax-free payment from their employer to help cover the costs of traveling between their home and their workplace. This payment is often referred to locally as a Kilometervergoeding.

👤Who it's for

This scheme is designed for employees who commute to their place of work. If your job requires you to travel from your residence to a fixed workplace, you may be eligible to receive this allowance through your employer.

🎁What you get

You can receive a tax-free allowance to help offset the costs of your daily commute. The current rate for this allowance is €0.23 per kilometer. Because this is a tax-free benefit, it is intended to help you recover travel expenses without increasing your taxable income.

💰What it costs you

There is no direct fee to apply for this, but the benefit is entirely employer-dependent. Whether or not you receive this money, and the specific terms under which it is paid, depends on your individual company policy and your specific employment contract. You should review your contract to see if your employer has opted into providing this allowance.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important rule to remember is that you cannot claim both a reimbursement for public transport and a mileage allowance for the same journey. You must choose the method that best fits your travel, as the rules prevent you from receiving double compensation for the same commute.

📝How to apply

1. Review your employment contract or speak with your HR department to confirm if your company provides a travel allowance.
2. Determine the specific company policy regarding how they calculate and pay out the Kilometervergoeding.
3. Maintain accurate records of your daily travel, including the total number of kilometers traveled between your home and your workplace.
4. Submit your travel logs to your employer or your company's payroll department for processing.