State of Alaska Mileage Reimbursement Law Regulations

The state of Alaska does not have any laws governing mileage reimbursement except with respect to Workers Compensation. There is no minimum amount set forth or enforced by the state. Most employers, public and private do pay for travel expenses in the form of per mile rates when using personal vehicles for business related travel.Some employers pay their employees at a rate lower than that set forth by the IRS and in that case the difference may be deducted for tax purposes, however if paid at a higher rate than the excess will be counted as taxable income.

An injured employee must use the most reasonable transportation to get medical care.The insurer pays travel costs according to the statute, which states that, a reasonable amount for meals and lodging purchased when obtaining necessary medical treatment must be paid by the employer.

Reimbursable expenses may not exceed the per diem amount paid by the state to its supervisory employees while traveling. The amount set by the state typically reflects that of the IRS, though sometimes the State lags behind.

Transportation expenses in the form of mileage reimbursement are payable when 100 miles or more have accumulated or upon completion of medical treatment, whichever occurs first. As of January 1, 2006 the current rate is $.445 per mile. Though as late as December of 2005, the set price was 48.5 cents per mile.  The IRS will adjust the amount in accordance with the current trend in gas pricing, new car costs, and insurance rates.In conclusion, with the exception of employees of the state, and those who have been injured on the job, there are no set guidelines that employers have to follow to reimburse their employees for mileage put on personal vehicles for business purposes.

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