Anonymous
12/18/2018 08:37
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:IRS mileage reimbursement rates are designed to cover wear and tear. I think it's a judgment call whether or not to ask your employers to reimburse you, and for them whether or not to do so.
I pay the mileage reimbursement rates, and I also pay for our nanny to have her car detailed twice a year (interior and exterior). I would probably reimburse her for something like car seat protectors if my kids were still little, and she requested it, and it wasn't much money (and they're not going under carseats). But it's still a grey area.
It is for wear and test on tires/mechanical not interior of cars
No ... it's for all wear and tear. Where did you ever get that idea? The rate is "based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile." That includes interior maintenance and repairs. Those would be part of the "variable" costs. For one thing, at over 50c/mile, it is clearly meant to cover everything, especially for a normal car. Probably won't cover the costs of nanny's Lamborghini, but them's the breaks.
source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-standard-mileage-rates-for-2019
In a nice bonus for me, while wasting time responding to this thread, I discovered on the same publication that Armed Forces members can still deduct moving expenses. So, yay!
Anonymous
12/18/2018 08:15
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:IRS mileage reimbursement rates are designed to cover wear and tear. I think it's a judgment call whether or not to ask your employers to reimburse you, and for them whether or not to do so.
I pay the mileage reimbursement rates, and I also pay for our nanny to have her car detailed twice a year (interior and exterior). I would probably reimburse her for something like car seat protectors if my kids were still little, and she requested it, and it wasn't much money (and they're not going under carseats). But it's still a grey area.
It is for wear and test on tires/mechanical not interior of cars
Anonymous
12/18/2018 07:30
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:OP here. They do go under the car seats. The car seats are leaving permanent marks on my seats. Additionally, the winter shoes are leaving grime on the back of the seat, including salt marks, from their shoes (rear facing twins). So now my bigger question is why these are dangerous!?! I would understand if it was only a buckle that kept the seat in place, but with the latch system I’m not understanding the danger. I have been nannying for 15 years and have never heard that these are dangerous. I will obviously not install them if they are. I will do some research, but welcome the knowledge that you all have to share! Thank you!
The under seat protectors give wiggle room between the seat and the car seat if there was an accident. Similar to wearing a coat in the car seat. I would for sure have the back seat proctors (salt stains are the worst). I don’t believe the under seat protectors are tested either, and if they are they are only required to be tested at 30 MPH which is nothing. I hope that helps, OP!!
Anonymous
12/17/2018 14:54
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
OP here. They do go under the car seats. The car seats are leaving permanent marks on my seats. Additionally, the winter shoes are leaving grime on the back of the seat, including salt marks, from their shoes (rear facing twins). So now my bigger question is why these are dangerous!?! I would understand if it was only a buckle that kept the seat in place, but with the latch system I’m not understanding the danger. I have been nannying for 15 years and have never heard that these are dangerous. I will obviously not install them if they are. I will do some research, but welcome the knowledge that you all have to share! Thank you!
Anonymous
12/17/2018 14:02
Subject: Re:Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If they require you feed the kids in the car then yes. As a parent though if you drove my kids sometimes but there was no reason for them to be eating and making a mess in your car I would be a bit put out by your request that I pay for seat protectors.
If you require a nanny to use her vehicle to transport your children then you should pay to protect her car from the messes that children make in her car.
How do kids make a mess in a car? Maybe a rare occasion of mud, mine don't eat in cars. Maybe you should take better care of your car and feed the kids before you leave/be more organized.
Anonymous
12/17/2018 10:43
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:Car seat protectors are not safe under car seats. No, they should not reimburse you for something unsafe.
This. If it is the seat protector that goes under the car seat, you shouldn’t have them. But if it’s the seat protector for the driver seats to prevent kicking and the like, that’s fine. If it is the protector that goes under the Car seat I would request them to be taken out. I would even ask if you wanted to attend a car seat safety class. Y’all will probably call me a cray MB but it’s safety for my kids.
Anonymous
12/17/2018 10:24
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
IRS mileage reimbursement rates are designed to cover wear and tear. I think it's a judgment call whether or not to ask your employers to reimburse you, and for them whether or not to do so.
I pay the mileage reimbursement rates, and I also pay for our nanny to have her car detailed twice a year (interior and exterior). I would probably reimburse her for something like car seat protectors if my kids were still little, and she requested it, and it wasn't much money (and they're not going under carseats). But it's still a grey area.
I pay the mileage reimbursement rates, and I also pay for our nanny to have her car detailed twice a year (interior and exterior). I would probably reimburse her for something like car seat protectors if my kids were still little, and she requested it, and it wasn't much money (and they're not going under carseats). But it's still a grey area.
Anonymous
12/17/2018 09:11
Subject: Re:Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:If they require you feed the kids in the car then yes. As a parent though if you drove my kids sometimes but there was no reason for them to be eating and making a mess in your car I would be a bit put out by your request that I pay for seat protectors.
If you require a nanny to use her vehicle to transport your children then you should pay to protect her car from the messes that children make in her car.
Anonymous
12/17/2018 07:23
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Seat protectors also protect the seats from the dents made from the car seats, not just from spills.
Anonymous
12/17/2018 06:55
Subject: Re:Possible purchase reimbursement question
If they require you feed the kids in the car then yes. As a parent though if you drove my kids sometimes but there was no reason for them to be eating and making a mess in your car I would be a bit put out by your request that I pay for seat protectors.
Anonymous
12/16/2018 21:31
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Anonymous wrote:Car seat protectors are not safe under car seats. No, they should not reimburse you for something unsafe.
OP didn't describe which ones they are. They might be the kind that protect the back of the driver and passenger seat from kicking feet. There's nothing unsafe about those.
Anonymous
12/16/2018 21:22
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Car seat protectors are not safe under car seats. No, they should not reimburse you for something unsafe.
Anonymous
12/16/2018 19:13
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Of course she should reimburse you. No, the federal mileage rate doesn’t cover them. The mileage rate only covers gas, mileage and wear and tare.
Anonymous
12/16/2018 13:19
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Yes, federal mileage rate should cover it.
Yes, you can always ask for reimbursement.
Your best shot at reimbursement came before you bought them, when you went to your boss and said, "I'm using my car a lot for work, and I'd like to buy seat protectors. Would you be willing to reimburse me for them?" And then your boss would ask how much, and then you'd tell her, and then she'd say "yes," "no," or offer some kind of cost share.
Yes, you can always ask for reimbursement.
Your best shot at reimbursement came before you bought them, when you went to your boss and said, "I'm using my car a lot for work, and I'd like to buy seat protectors. Would you be willing to reimburse me for them?" And then your boss would ask how much, and then you'd tell her, and then she'd say "yes," "no," or offer some kind of cost share.
Anonymous
12/16/2018 12:15
Subject: Possible purchase reimbursement question
Hello, I bought car seat protectors for my car as I am starting to use it more for work. Is this something you would ask to be reimbursed for? I am paid the federal mileage rate, so maybe that would be considered to cover it? Additionally, the parents do not have seat protectors in their vehicle, so they clearly do not see them as a necessity. Thank you!