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HMRC data shows significant increase in company cars

Number of employees paying company car tax has risen by 80,000 year-on-year – a 10.5% uplift – building on the previous year’s increase of 5.5%.

Tax and Legislation 26 Jun

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‘Widespread misunderstanding’ around pick-up truck taxation changes

Industry feedback gathered by Isuzu UK has revealed widespread misunderstanding regarding the extent of tax changes to pick-up trucks introduced in April.

Tax and Legislation 26 Jun

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HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates | Cuts to some AFRs from June

HMRC has published new advisory fuel rates (AFRs), effective from June 1, which include some changes to the pence per mile rates for company car drivers.

advisory fuel rate 22 May

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HMRC clarifies tax status of reallocated pick-up trucks

Fleets will be relieved to hear that transitional arrangements will remain in place for double cab pick-up trucks reallocated to a new driver.

Tax and Legislation 6 Mar

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Manufacturer urges fleets to secure pick-up trucks before tax change

Fleets that procure their pick-up trucks now will retain the existing commercial vehicle classification and benefit from a more favourable tax treatment.

Tax and Legislation 26 Feb

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Opinion: Why I do not believe double cab pick-up trucks should be treated as cars

John Messore, freelance tax expert on company cars, vans, fuel cards, mileage and salary sacrifice, gives his view on HMRC’s changes to pick-up truck taxation.

opinion 24 Feb

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HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates effective from March 1

New AFRs have been published by HMRC for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer.

advisory fuel rate 24 Feb

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HMRC updates definition on pick-up trucks for company car tax

HMRC updates tax guidance on double cab pick-up trucks after fleets were left confused as to which vehicles would be subject to benefit-in-kind (BIK).

Tax and Legislation 20 Feb

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Tax status of pick-ups questioned with HMRC set to clarify rules

Most if not all extended, extra or so-called king cabs to be classed as company cars for tax purposes.

Tax and Legislation 11 Feb

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New plug-in hybrids face company car tax hike from next year (video)

But there will be no retrospective changes to CO2 emissions values for vehicles already registered.

Tax and Legislation 5 Feb

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HMRC accused of running “deliberately poor” phone service

MPs have accused HMRC of deliberately running a poor phone service for customers in an attempt to push them online instead.

HMRC 22 Jan

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‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Fleets are being warned there is no grey area when it comes to private mileage use following tax changes for double cab pick-up drivers.

Tax and Legislation 17 Dec

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HMRC mileage rate leaving electric company car drivers 'out of pocket'

Electric vehicle drivers reimbursed using HMRC’s advisory electricity rate are being underpaid by hundreds of pounds a year, new research suggests.

Tax and Legislation 4 Dec

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Treasury confirms VED status for double cab pick-ups

Fleets operating double cab pick-ups have avoided a double whammy when the tax status of their vehicles change.

Tax and Legislation 25 Nov

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Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Fleets urged to consider HMRC guidance around the use of crew panel vans after the tax status of double cab pick-ups was changed in the Budget.

Tax and Legislation 19 Nov

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Employers offering sal/sac cars urged to act now ahead of P11D change

Employers are being urged to start preparing now for a major overhaul in how company cars and expenses are reported.

Tax and Legislation 9 Oct

Budget briefcase

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Fleets wait on “painful” Autumn Budget after PM’s tax warning

October's Budget is going to be “painful”, the PM has warned, with people having to accept “short-term pain for long-term good”.

Tax and Legislation 27 Aug

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Company car driver numbers increase for the first time in six years

New data from HMRC shows that there has been an increase in the number of employees receiving the benefit for the first time since 2015.

Tax and Legislation 28 Jun

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VAT car finance fraudster jailed

The leader of gang that set up 90 bogus companies in a bid to steal more than £800,000 in a VAT and car finance fraud has been sentenced.

HMRC 10 May

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Luxury tax on pick-ups that cost £35k-plus suggested

With the BIK tax treatment of double cab pick-ups on HMRC’s agenda, an alternative which recognises business use is being suggested.

Tax and Legislation 29 Apr

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