Andrew P Smith wrote:
In article , dave F
writes
So it's back! Should big car owners face higher tax
charges?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3202590.stm
I remember this topic been discussed on this NG before the
CONge$tion charge was introduced.
I still believe large engine capacity engines and above
average car length vehicles should face an extra tax.
Also should company's that provide company cars be charged
a double vehicle tax?
daveF
This article refers to the vehicle excise duty (road tax)
which is
already cheaper for small cars. As the article says, if you
buy a 60K
Merc you won't be worried by a VED of £200 or £300.
I have a company car and pay extortionate levels of
personal tax on it.
I need a car to do my job. I can't carry 110KG of demo kit
on a bus and public transport doesn't always go where I
want to go. In London I use
the tube if not carrying demo stock otherwise I have no
choice but to
use the car. To make my employers pay double NI etc on my
car makes then financially worse off for supplying me with
something that is essential
to do my job with and generates income for the Govt. in
terms of VAT and
tax on profits and the commission I earn.
But it doesn't have to be a car does it, whay can't you use a van to carry
your company's goods?