SUBJECT:

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2005

As a result of the dramatic increase in the price of gasoline, the IRS has announced a provisional increase in two of the mileage rates used to reimburse travelers for use of their privately-owned automobiles. The effective dates for this change are September 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The IRS has advised that an update will be issued towards the end of 2005 regarding rates for 2006.

UC travel policy has been updated to reflect these increases:

- the standard mileage reimbursement rate for conducting official university business is currently 40.5 cents per mile and will be increased to 48.5 cents per mile, and the

- special rate used for officially approved moves and transfers is currently 15 cents per mile and will be increased to 22 cents per mile.

For a quick guide to mileage reimbursement rates please see:

http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/mile/rates

To adjust claims processed previously for mileage incurred September 1, 2005 and later using the former rates, please see:

http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/mileagechange

Questions on these changes may be directed to travel@ucsd.edu for an immediate response.

Faye E. McCullough Manager, Disbursements and Travel