HMRC have recently released the latest Advisory fuel rates that come into effect from 1 June 2019.

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 1400cc or less rate has increased by 1p from 11p to 12p per mile
The 1401cc to 2000cc rate has increased by 1p from 14p to 15p per mile
The over 2000cc rate has increased by 1p from 21p to 22p per mile

LPG

The 1400cc or less rate has increased by 1p from 7p to 8p per mile
The 1401cc to 2000cc rate has increased by 1p from 8p to 9p per mile
The over 2000cc rate has increased by 1p from 13p to 14p per mile

Diesel engine

The over 2000cc rate has 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.

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:

Laura Parr, Head of Employment Tax 

Mick Verney, Employment Tax Senior Manager