Irish Travel & SubsistenceGuides & Insights
Practical guides on mileage rates, subsistence allowances, ERR compliance, and choosing the right tools. Written for Irish businesses, accountants, and payroll teams.
Rates & Compliance
Irish Revenue mileage rates, subsistence allowances, ERR reporting, and tax rules.
Civil Service Mileage Rates Ireland 2026: Complete Guide
Every Irish mileage rate with progressive band examples, EV rates, and a free calculator.
How to Calculate Mileage for Revenue: Step-by-Step
4-step process with 3 worked examples including band crossings.
Read articleOvernight Subsistence Rates Ireland 2026
Domestic rates, Dublin vouched accommodation, and international rates.
Read article10-Hour Day Rate Subsistence Ireland
€46.17 for 10+ hours, €19.25 for 5–10 hours. The 8km rule explained.
Read articleElectric Vehicle Mileage Rates Ireland 2026
EVs use the 1201–1500cc band. Comparison table vs ICE.
Read articleReduced Mileage Rates: Conferences & Courses
Flat rates with no progressive bands. The €160 difference explained.
Read articleERR Reporting Deadlines 2026
When to file, common timing mistakes, and a pre-pay-run checklist.
Read articleDo I Need to Report Mileage Under ERR?
Yes — what to report, what not to report, and a worked example.
Read articleTax-Deductible Travel Expenses: The Complete List
Every travel expense that reduces your tax bill — and the ones that don't.
Read articleVAT on Travel Expenses Ireland
What you can and cannot reclaim. Worked examples with euro amounts.
Read articleBusiness Expenses as a Sole Trader
What sole traders can claim, how to apportion, and common mistakes.
Read articleEmployee's Guide to Claiming Travel & Subsistence
What you're entitled to, how to submit a claim, and what to do if your employer underpays.
Read articleRemote Workers: What Counts as Business Travel
Full-time remote, hybrid, or multi-location? Which trips are claimable and which are commuting.
Read articleCross-Border Travel: NI and UK Trips
Same mileage rates. Different subsistence. Why Newry gets international rates.
Read articleCompany Car vs Personal Car: Mileage and BIK
Personal car = mileage rates. Company car = BIK. Two separate schemes, never both.
Read articleRevenue Audit Triggers for T&S Expenses
8 things that flag your expenses for Revenue review — and how to audit-proof your records.
Read articleComparisons
How Expense.ie stacks up against other tools — honestly.
Best T&S Software for Irish Businesses (2026)
6 options compared: Capture Expense, Expense.ie, BrightExpenses, ExpenseIn, Xero, Excel.
Best Mileage Tracker App for Irish Compliance
5 apps compared on band tracking, GPS, and what actually matters.
Read articleExpense.ie vs Capture Expense
Flat pricing vs per-user. Compliance scoring vs receipt scanning.
Read articleExpense.ie vs Expensify
Global tool with zero Irish Revenue features. What it can't do.
Read articleExpense.ie vs Xero Expenses
Dedicated T&S compliance vs bolt-on flat-rate mileage.
Read articleExpense.ie vs Spreadsheets
5 things Excel gets wrong for Irish T&S and when software is worth it.
Read articleIndustry Guides
Travel expense management tailored to specific Irish industries.
Travel Expenses for Irish Construction Companies
High-mileage band tracking, country money rules, site-based allowances, and the 6-month NPW rule.
Travel Expenses for Irish Law Firms
Court travel, the "lesser of" rule, overnight subsistence, and Dublin vouched rates for solicitors.
Read articleTravel Expenses for Irish Accountancy Practices
Audit season mileage surges, Band 2-3 transitions, CPD rates, and the free practitioner dashboard.
Read articleTravel Expenses for Irish Charities and Non-Profits
Protect donor funds, meet grant conditions, and separate volunteer from employee expenses.
Read articleTravel Expenses for Irish Sales Teams
The Band 2-3 cliff, per-rep tracking, and why a €0.10/km error = €10,000 across a team.
Read articleTravel Expenses for Irish Property and Real Estate
8-10 viewings per day. Band 1 gone in 3 weeks. Fast logging and 40+ "lesser of" calculations per week.
Read articleReady to Automate Your Travel Expenses?
Stop calculating manually. Expense.ie applies the correct Irish Revenue rates, manages your records, and generates ERR-ready exports.