Are the changes to the rate at which company vans are taxed from April 6, 2007, a problem or an opportunity? In particular, will it still be worth going for a pick-up rather than a 4x4?
Published 07.12.2006
Pump prices are down; in fact, fuel is cheaper than it was in 2011. Despite this, the tax charge where your business pays for fuel that you use for private journeys in a company car has steadily
increased. Can it ever be tax efficient?
Published 13.11.2014
The March 2008 Budget report confirmed proposed changes to both Corporation Tax and income tax. But was there any “news” about these key taxes?
Published 31.03.2008
Company cars continue to be a popular benefit in kind. Conversely, employer-paid-for fuel has a poor reputation for resulting in disproportionately high tax bills. Is this still justified or might it
be time for another look?
Published 01.06.2021
Some tax inspectors are questioning the benefit-in-kind that comes with a company van used for private journeys (other than ordinary commuting). How can you ward off this latest attack on a
legitimate piece of tax planning?
Published 09.05.2008
Company cars are taxed according to their original list price and CO2 emissions. This means if yours is getting a bit long in the tooth it might not be tax efficient. Can transferring ownership from
the company to you solve this?
Published 04.02.2013
If you’re driving an oldish petrol company car, you and your company could be paying through the nose in tax and NI charges. You could splash out on a new electric or low emissions car, but is there
a cheaper way to cut your tax bill?
Published 19.01.2023
You’ve got a business function to go to but it looks as if you’ll have to take your company car. Could your company pay for a driver so that you don’t have to worry about drinking and driving?
Published 02.12.2004
If you have use of a company car for private travel you’ll have to pay tax for the privilege. Plus, there’s a further tax bill if the business pays for your fuel for private journeys. What’s changing
with these tax charges in April 2020?
Published 16.10.2019
A recent tax inspection picked out a director using his own car for business purposes, but regularly paying for fuel with the company fuel card. The Taxman said this was taxable. Was he right?
Published 09.11.2006