Advisory fuel rates for company cars

 

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 March 2017. The guidance states: ‘You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates apply’. The rates only apply to employees using a company car.

The advisory fuel rates for journeys undertaken on or after 1 March 2017 are:

Engine size

Petrol

1400cc or less

11p

1401cc - 2000cc

14p

Over 2000cc

22p

Engine size

LPG

1400cc or less

7p

1401cc - 2000cc

9p

Over 2000cc

14p

Engine size

Diesel

1600cc or less

9p

1601cc - 2000cc

11p

Over 2000cc

13p

Other points to be aware of about the advisory fuel rates:

         Employees driving employer provided cars are not entitled to use these rates to claim tax relief if employers reimburse them at lower rates. Such claims should be based on the actual costs incurred.

         The advisory rates are not binding where an employer can demonstrate that the cost of business travel in employer provided cars is higher than the guideline mileage rates. The higher cost would need to be agreed with HMRC.



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Published Date: 
Monday, 6 March 2017