In short
- 10 to 15 visits a day: quickly 20,000 to 30,000 km a year.
- Your log proves your business kilometres.
- GPS and favourite routes save you admin.
Why mileage tracking is crucial for home nurses
Each short trip seems small, but over a year it adds up to 20,000 to 30,000 km. What that means for tax depends on your status:
| Status | Trip type | Rate | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole trader | Business trips | Actual car costs | n/a |
| Sole trader | Commuting by car | €0.15/km | income year 2026 |
| Sole trader | Commuting by bike | €0.37/km, max 25 km per trip | income year 2026 |
| Company director or employee | Business trips, own car | up to €0.4761/km tax-free | 01-07-2026 to 30-06-2027 |
Employers can also use a quarterly rate. Indicative, discuss with your accountant.
Many short trips, one tap per trip
Logging 10 to 15 trips a day in a paper logbook is impossible. With My Rides, you start a trip with one tap and GPS measures the distance. Regular patients become favorite routes.
Do not forget receipts
Parking and fuel costs can count as business expenses for the business share. Scan your receipts in My Rides. That gives you a complete file at the end of the year.
Practical tips
- Start GPS at your first patient and stop after the last
- Choose the client visit category per trip
- Export an overview every month
- Keep everything as long as your accountant advises
