Legislation - Page 22

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation response on changes to the operator licensing regulations, which aim to avoid imposing unnecessary burdens on industry.

Volvo invests in tax training to help fleet managers and company car drivers choose the most cost effective car funding solution.

The Government has undermined public trust in green taxes by appearing to use them as a revenue raising tool rather than a serious attempt to change environmentally damaging behaviour, according to a new report by MPs.

The Government has issued a call for evidence as part of its consideration of the integration of the operation of the income tax and National Insurance contributions systems.

Almost half of businesses operating vehicle fleets are unaware that they could face tax bills for thousands of pounds if staff mileage claims are inaccurate.

The Fuelcard Company has welcomed tough new proposals to penalise reckless drivers, but has pointed out that the widespread use of telematics and other tracking technologies has already severely reduced the problem among commercial motorists

Eight out of 10 employees would sacrifice a portion of their salaries to opt into a company car scheme, according to a survey by Lex Autolease.

ACFO is to call on the Government for five years advance notice of future company car benefit-in-kind tax rates.

New Government moves to hand out on the spot fines and points for careless driving could see increase in the number of drivers with points, says CFC Solutions.

The first company convicted for corporate manslaughter will have to pay a £385,000 fine after it lost its appeal.

UK businesses that fail to manage their commercial fleet records properly are being warned they risk being hit by fines totalling more than £2 million pounds.

The increasing price of fuel puts the impact of tax changes in the shade.

Fleets will be keeping a close eye on the Chancellor when he stands in front of the dispatch box to deliver the Budget.

The agreement by the European Parliament last week of CO2 emissions limits for vans sold in the European Union (EU) could increase prices for new models.

Businesses are being warned of a tax crackdown on mileage claims after a series of investigations into fuel and mileage payments.

Tendring District Council and Essex Police are stopping company vehicles across Essex during March in an effort to catch employees illegally having a smoke.

The Government must publish a white paper on its transport strategy, explaining in particular how its spending on transport will deliver economic growth and development, says the cross-party transport select committee in its latest report.

The UK's first corporate manslaughter conviction and £385,000 fine is a wake up call for fleets, says Essential Risk Consultancy.

New codes issued to drivers in the wake of changes in car prices.

BVRLA leads campaign for abolition of outdated diesel penalty.

The tax status of company vans is being investigated by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Government's tax changes mean some BIK bills will increase.

Tax changes prompt operators to ensure they get best value for money.

The rise in VAT is likely to see increasing numbers of fleet operators switching from outright purchase to contract hire.

The Freight Transport Association's essential guide to road transport law for 2011 has been published.

The transport minister has announced new legislation to tackle uninsured vehicles.

The long list of VAT applicable cost items includes big ticket expenditures, such as vehicle purchase or hire, fuel, maintenance, parts and servicing.

The Government is unlikely to change the way company car taxation is calculated for at least the next 10 years.

New VAT penalties and rate due to increase next year.

Experts have warned against diluting legislation that protects employees, including at-work drivers, in the wake of a Government report.

Companies may be eligible for National Insurance repayment from the Government.

Van Monster is selling vehicles with customers only paying VAT at the market bearing rate of 15%.

ACFO is working with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to promote awareness of the new Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C).

HMRC has failed to ask the European Commission for an increase in the amount of VAT companies can recover for leasing cars.

One in four fleets intends to replace their vehicles early in an effort to beat the VAT rise to 20% in January, according to an online Fleet News poll.

Warnings that next year's VAT increase could create a shortage of new vehicles at the end of this year have been dismissed.

The Emergency Budget’s impact on fleets and company car drivers may be more significant than some early predictions.

The Fuelcard Company has launched a national petition among commercial vehicle drivers calling for ministers to lower fuel tax.

The BVRLA’s call for the VAT recovery rate for company cars to be increased from 50% to 70% has been brought into question.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that it will still not accept the P46 (Car) form, which details replacement company car details.