The college will adjust its reimbursement rate for business travel in personal vehicles to $.55 per mile effective for travel on or after January 1, 2009.  This rate matches the new IRS standard mileage rate.

The mileage rate for travel from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 will remain at $.585 per mile.

Business mileage does not include the normal commute to and from work.  When your business travel originates from home, subtract your nomal commute from the total miles associated with the trip.  Employees can not request mileage reimbursement and charge for gas, as the mileage rate includes compensation for gas and depreciation.

Under IRS Reg 1.262-1(b)(5), costs of commuting to and from work are personal expenses and will not be reimbursed.