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Benefits in Kind (2007/08)Benefit In Kind

For employees earning £8,500pa or more including expense payment and benefits, AND Directors;

Cars


A percentage ranging from 15% to 35% of the manufacturers list price. The rate depends on carbon dioxide emissions irrespective of business mileage.

CO2 Rating Petrol Diesel
0 - 140g/km 15% 18%
140g/km+ + 1% for each additional 5g/km
Maximum 35% 35%

Percentages reduced for vehicles with lower emissions:

Electric-only cars 6%
Hybrid cars (electric and petrol) 3%
Bi-fuel cars (lpg and petrol) registered pre 05/04/2006 2%

Fuel

£14,400 multiplied by the same CO2 rate as Cars.

Minimum £2,160 (15%)
Maximum £5,040 (35%)

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