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Mandatory Payrolling For Benefits In Kind

Mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry pressure, it will now be introduced in two phases. Many benefits will not be mandated until April 2028. Phase 1 will continue to be rolled out from 6 April 2027, with Phase 2 starting a year later on […]

Read more August 18th, 2026

Tax-Free Mileage Rate Increases By 10p Per Mile

The Chancellor of the Exchequer last week announced a 10p per mile increase in the tax-free mileage rate that applies to the first 10,000 business miles travelled in a car or van in a tax year. The increase, which has been backdated to April 2026, means that the rates for the 2026-27 tax year are […]

Read more June 5th, 2026

Boosts In Grants For Installing EV Chargers

The government has announced an over 40% increase in charge point grant amounts that will mean businesses, landlords and renters could save up to £500 on installing an electric vehicle (EV) charge point. Previously, the grant provided a discount of £350. The uplift could cover almost half the typical installation costs and make it easier […]

Read more May 20th, 2026

Electric Car Grant Expanded: More Car Models Now Included

The government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) is now up and running, with more vehicle models eligible for discounts. Initially launched in July, the £650 million scheme offers savings on new electric cars priced at or below £37,000. The discount is either £3,750 or £1,500, depending on the vehicle’s sustainability and is applied directly at the […]

Read more August 12th, 2025

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars June 2025

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2025. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more June 11th, 2025

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars December 2024

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more December 9th, 2024

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars September 2024

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more September 10th, 2024

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars June 2024

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more June 26th, 2024

HMRC Publish Updated Guidance On Work Travel

Travelling from home to an employee’s normal workplace does not qualify for tax relief. This is referred to as “ordinary commuting and, furthermore, if the costs of the journey are reimbursed by the employer, those costs are taxable. There are exceptions to this rule, in particular where the employer pays for the employee to travel […]

Read more May 8th, 2024

Updated VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges From 1 May 2024

From 1 May 2024, the VAT road fuel scale charges will be updated. The new rates will need to be used from the start of the next VAT accounting period that begins on or after 1 May. So, if your next VAT quarter starts on 1 June, you will begin using the new rates for […]

Read more April 22nd, 2024

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars December 2023

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more December 5th, 2023

Are You Due A National Insurance Refund On Car Allowances?

Recent Tribunal decisions in favour of employing companies and against HMRC has caused many organisations in similar circumstance to make protective claims for the recovery of National Insurance Contributions (NIC) in respect of car allowances paid to employees using their own cars or vans for business journeys. Many employers have a policy of only reimbursing […]

Read more October 11th, 2023

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars September 2023

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more September 7th, 2023

Electric Car Workplace Charging Scheme

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points. All businesses can use it to help provision charge points for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to […]

Read more August 17th, 2023

Advisory Fuel Rate And Update For Company Cars June 2023

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2023. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more June 12th, 2023