As An Employer, Do I Reimburse My Staff Mileage For December 2007 At The 2008 Rate If The 2007 Mileage Is Reimbursed After December 31, 2007?
I am being told that if I reimburse employees for December 2007 mileage in January at the same time as their first payroll check in 2008 then I need to use the 2008 mileage reimbursement rate for 2007 travel expenses.
No that is incorrect. The invoices submitted by your employees are for 2007, hence they should be based on 2007 rates already. All you are doing is processing those invoices or maybe approving them.
Check with your company Accounts Payable staff they should have the Tax guidelines from the govt .