Which costs are used in establishing the TDY mileage reimbursement rate?
A5 – Our understanding of the GSA methodology is that the TDY mileage reimbursement allowance is based on several factors: 1. depreciation of original vehicle cost; 2. gasoline and oil (excluding tax); 3. maintenance, accessories, parts, and tires 4. insurance, and 5. State and Federal tax. A nationwide survey of vehicle costs is conducted by a private sector consulting firm under contract to the IRS. GSA must, , by law (5 USC §5707(a)(2)(A)(i)) also study the costs and then establish a rate not to exceed the IRS standard mileage rate. The IRS has requested that GSA not disclose the contents of its vehicle cost report. Any additional information should be requested from the IRS.
Our understanding of the GSA methodology is that the TDY mileage reimbursement allowance is based on several factors: • depreciation of original vehicle cost; • gasoline and oil (excluding tax); • maintenance, accessories, parts, and tires • insurance, and • State and Federal tax. A nationwide survey of vehicle costs is conducted by a private sector consulting firm under contract to the IRS. GSA must, by law (5 USC 5707(a)(2)(A)(i)) also study the costs and then establish a rate not to exceed the IRS standard mileage rate. Any additional information should be requested from the IRS or from GSA.
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- Which costs are used in establishing the TDY mileage reimbursement rate?
