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Car Benefit Assessment 2004/05


Charge based on a percentage of the initial list price of the car, including accessories, delivery charges and VAT. The percentage depends on the carbon dioxide emissions rating of the car, and whether the engine runs on petrol or diesel.
 
Ratings Petrol Diesel
 
0-145g/km 15% 18%
over 145g/km +1% for each extra 5g/km (150,155,etc.)
Maximum 35% 35%
Special rules apply to older cars which do not have a CO2 rating.
Employee contributions for private use are deducted from the taxable figure.
Company vans are charged at £500 (£350 where 4 years or older).
 
Car fuel benefit    
 
The benefit of free fuel for private use in a company car is calculated using the same percentage as that used for the car benefit, applied to a standard figure of £14,400. The taxable amount is therefore between £2,160 (min.) and £5,040 (max.).