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posted Jan 27, 2025 5:52:18 PM

My mileage at work was reimbursed for 20,000 and is under L on section 12. It is supposed to be non-taxable so why is it not coming off my income?

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2025 5:59:17 PM
Expert Alumni
Feb 5, 2025 7:55:23 AM

For reimbursed business miles to be tax exempt they must be accounted for.  

You seem to be under a general plan that does not require you to submit a record of your mileage to your employer to be reimbursed.

  • Rather,
    • If your reimbursement is more than the federal rate, such as the standard mileage rate or a FAVR,
    • The amount up to the federal rate is reported in Box 12 of your W-2 form using Code L. 
    • While the amount in Box 12 isn’t taxable, the excess reimbursement will still be included in Box 1 of your W-2 form.

Please see How are taxable mileage reimbursements reported?  in Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?