4th August 2010

Zero emissions cars ''will pay 0% CCT rate''

Umbrella company users will be able to pay zero per cent CCT on zero emissions cars.

The drivers of zero emissions cars will pay company car tax (CCT) at a rate of zero per cent until April 5th 2015, it has been revealed, which could impact on contractors using umbrella companies.

A meeting of HM Revenue and Customs'' (HMRC) benefits and expenses sub-group concluded that its measures would be broadly in line with the pre-Budget report.

However, in divergence from this will be the rate for ultra-low emission cars with emissions of 75g/km or below, which will now be taxed at five per cent.

"It was expected that qualifying vehicles ... are expected to be available shortly," the meeting heard.

In the 2010/11 period, the lower threshold will also be reduced by five g/km to 130g/km.

Bob Jones, founder of advisory group internet-taxation.co.uk, recently told ContractorUK.com that contactors making claims should be aware that travel expenses can fall within three different areas – travel in the performance of duties of employment, travel to temporary workplaces and residents of the UK working outside the country or non-domiciled foreign residents working inside Britain.ADNFCR-3595-ID-19919469-ADNFCR

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