University Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase – July 1, 2011

7/12/2011

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the standard reimbursement rates per mile for expenses incurred in connection with the business use of a private automobile have been increased effective July 1, 2011. In accordance with IR 2011-69, the following new mileage reimbursement rates are effective for expenses incurred on or after July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011:

The reimbursement rate for the use of a private automobile for University business travel will increase from 51 cents per mile to 55.5 cents per mile. Appendix A of Business and Finance Bulletin G-28, Policy and Regulations Governing Travel, will be revised to include this change.

View the Travel Policy.

The reimbursement rate for driving or shipping an automobile in connection with a move or relocation will increase from 19 cents per mile to 23.5 cents per mile. Business and Finance Bulletin G-13, Policy and Regulations Governing Moving and Relocation, will be revised to include this information.

View the Moving and Relocation Policy.

The UCB online travel reimbursement system will display the applicable automobile reimbursement rate based on the travel dates entered.

Questions regarding this e-mail may be directed to the Disbursements Office at disburse@berkeley.edu or 643-2199.