Does anyone use Runzheimer for mileage?

[elsteef]

We\'re trying to come up with a better way to do mileage reimbursement. Does anyone here use Runzheimer? Does it seem like a fair way to get reimbursed? Do you get taxed on the base amount they pay?

Sorry for all the questions. I appreciate any input you have

[10871087]

Reoes anyone use Runzheimer for mileage?

I havn\'t use it but I have some friends that run it at their dealerships. All the technicians I have talked to about it think the program is very fair.

[Techlady]

Reoes anyone use Runzheimer for mileage?

We have been using Runzheimer for a number of years and general feeling is that is it very fair. You are not taxed on the base amount. They have enhanced their services in the last year or so and have many options available for setting up your accounts.

[jimharry]

Reoes anyone use Runzheimer for mileage?

Yeah, We have to use runzheimer for mileage. It only works if you have the right car/truck. I have a 1995 Toyota Tacoma V6 with 200,000 miles, and I get an average of 18mpg. Runzheimer doesn\'t pay me enough for just the gas!!!

[10871087]

Reoes anyone use Runzheimer for mileage?

jimharry wrote:

Yeah, We have to use runzheimer for mileage. It only works if you have the right car/truck. I have a 1995 Toyota Tacoma V6 with 200,000 miles, and I get an average of 18mpg. Runzheimer doesn\'t pay me enough for just the gas!!!

What vehicle doe your company say is the ideal vehicle and would get you the best payout.

[Claudio]

Milage

What exactly is Runzheimer ?
Can someone explain it.
Thanks
Claudio

[Ctl-Alt-Del]

What exactly is Runzheimer ?
Can someone explain it.
Thanks
Claudio

Vehicle Fleet Management (you can outsource your personal vehicle reimbursement system to them).

Here is the a link: Runzheimer International - customizable products and services for employee relocation, site selection, moving, vehicle and driver programs, and domestic and international travel

[BPGTECK]

RUNZHIMER

this plan dosent work well for people driving alot of miles
last years gov rate was 44.5 cents per mile iwas reinbursed
at 32 cents per mile for 25 thousand miles under the plan

[Techlady]

While the reimbursement doesn't match exact to the 'IRS allowed' for business miles, you are able to claim the difference on your tax returns. We supply our members with an end of year statement advising exactly what was paid, and total miles. Additionally, with a vehicle that meets proper criteria, you would be paid additional monies for miles driven over a specific number of miles for the year (ours is 15K miles).

[BPGTECK]

runzhimer

remember the straight line deduction has to equal over 2percent of your
gross income not everyone will meet that criterior. no additional money paid for over 15 k here would like to here more about that

[BondoFox]

When I was with Northrop-Grumman IT we switched to Runzheimer. The only way you could stay ahead of it was to NOT drive anywhere.

Your mileage rate changed every month and fluctuated with the cost of gasoline in the area, at the end of last year I was making around 18-19 cents/mile with a fixed rate of $420 or thereabouts. Compare that to the 45 cents/mile we WERE getting prior to Runzheimer and you'll see it's a terrible service.

[enrolledagent82]

A better alternative to Runzheimer

Check out www.cardataconsultants.com. Better rates and better service.

[MountaineerLegion]

Asking if Runzheimer works depends on who you are.

Runzheimer only works well if you are the corporate officer trying to save your company a bunch of money and get a big bonus while you stick it to all your employees who drive a bunch.

The plan basically pays you a fixed rate for some expenses and a variable rate for others. But....

The plan allows the company to pick what their model vehicle will be. The model vehicle determines things like depreciation allowance, gas mileage, maintenance allowance, tires, etc. My great company chose a Toyota Corolla...very low depreciation, good gas mileage, very low maintenance, small tires, etc. ....sooo, all my allowances assume I have the ideal car to travel in which I don't.... sooo, I lose money for every mile I drive unless I want to go out and buy a Corolla.

Additionally, as gas goes up by say .20 a month your gas allowance per mile goes up by about .01!

The VP (from a finance background) who implemented this got a big slap on the back and a big bonus. The company had MASSIVE turnover after they switched to this plan. I guess to be fair, Runzheimer may offer a plan where a Mack truck is the model vehicle in which case if you drive a Prius then you just got a raise...somehow I don't think any VP would pick that plan.

[blackcat4866]

The thing that our our people noticed was that the mileage rate varied so radically based on zip code. My buddy Steve, who lived in one of the richer zip codes got 25% more than I did our in the country.

Personally I did very well under Runzheimer. My vehicle of choice was the Ford Festiva. I drove four of them until they would go no more. Over 185K miles on each one, and 35 to 41 mpg right up to the end. Better mileage with the stick shift. =^..^=

[supercopier]

Runzheimer is awesome!

I used to dread logging my mileage and expenses but now by being on the Runzheimer plan it is so easy, fair and accurate. We used another company for this is in the past and I am soooo happy that we switched over to Runzheimer.
I am fairly reimbursed, the support is top notch and the products/services are the best in the business. My company also uses Runzheimer for travel and entertainment expenses, relocation and with my working from home I really like their support for virtual office workers.
A really cool thing is that Runzheimer has a route optimization tool to get me where I am going faster and with less gas. Runzheimer also has GPS enabled products that automate all of your mileage/trips straight into their system and notify me of where I need to go. I just turn on my Blackberry and head on my calls for the day. I can then just click a button in their portal, my mileage populates into their system and get paid accurately! You do not have to keep paper logs or miss trips anymore. I live in California and my reimbursement rates are calculated for my specific location, not some general inaccurate number. I am provided with tons of valuable information, so I visit their website everyday to use the tools.
Everyone who is mobile, travels or drives can use these tools whether you are on the road daily or only once in awhile. I highly recommend Runzheimer and they are constantly making it easier for me to concentrate on my job and make my life easier. Have your company contact them and you will be happy you did! www.runzheimer.com