HMRC have recently released the latest Advisory fuel rates that came into effect from 1 December 2018.
These rates apply to employees using company cars on business journeys.
There are a number of changes covering LPG and diesel engine vehicles.
Petrol
The advisory rate for petrol engine cars is unchanged
- The 1400cc or less rate is 12p per mile
- The 1401cc to 2000cc rate is 15p per mile
- The over 2000cc rate is 22p per mile
LPG
- The 1400cc or less rate is increased by 1p from 7p to 8p per mile
- The 1401cc to 2000cc rate is increased by 1p from 9p to 10p per mile
- The over 2000cc rate is increased by 2p from 13p to 15p per mile.
Diesel Engine
- The over 2000cc rate is increased by 1p from 13p to 14p per mile.
HMRC have also confirmed that the Advisory Electricity Rate for fully electric cars remains at 4 pence per mile. Electricity is not a fuel for car fuel benefit purposes.
The link to the new rates is below for your information. Please note that, although the link refers to March 2016 it links through to the December 2018 rates.
Click here to view the new rates
It is important to ensure that employees are paid within the HMRC rates to avoid a tax charge arising. During an employer compliance inspection one of the key checks made by HMRC relates to claims made relating to business travelled, both in company cars and employees own vehicles, and HMRC make a significant amount of recoveries from employers in respect of excess rate payments.
If you would like any help in understanding how Smith Cooper can help you to minimise your risks of underpaid tax and NIC arising during HMRC compliance inspections, please contact our Employment Tax team.
