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IAM response to government slashing motoring red tape

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “We welcome the changes to reduce motorists’ red tape.

15 Dec

DVLA proposals could save the fleet industry ‘millions’

The BVRLA is calculating fleets could save time and money thanks to greater choice and flexibility in how they deal with the DVLA, after proposals were published by the Government.

15 Dec

Government slashes motoring red tape

Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government, Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

15 Dec

Electric vehicle ‘fuel’ reimbursement rates ‘don’t add up’

HMRC has set AMAP rates for electric vehicles at the same level as diesel cars – 45p per mile up to 10,000 miles.

12 Dec

Nine out of ten companies 'would fail' HMRC mileage audit

Nine out of 10 companies would risk penalties if a tax inspection looked at their business mileage records, estimates TMC.

12 Dec

ACFO renews call for review of tax-free mileage rates

ACFO has repeated its call for Government officials to complete a robust analysis, including financial modelling, of the Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAP) system as part of a comprehensive review.

12 Dec

Cash cow fears over future BIK tax liability

The refusal by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to reveal advance benefit-in-kind thresholds is causing concern that company car drivers could be seen as an easy target to help repay the deficit.

12 Dec

ACFO calls for axing of 3% diesel BIK surcharge

ACFO has called for the ‘totally unjustified’ 3% diesel company car benefit-in-kind tax surcharge to be scrapped in discussions with Government officials.

5 Dec

Volvo Car UK welcomes new tax code clarification for diesel hybrid

Volvo Car UK has welcomed the announcement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which means its new V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be classed as a ‘hybrid' for tax purposes when it arrives next year.

18 Nov

Diesel hybrid tax status comes under scrutiny

Tax expert questions whether 3% supplement should apply to new technology.

14 Nov

Fuel duty revenues to fall, report suggests

The Institute of Public Policy Research's econometric model for road transport shows that as a result of vehicle electrification fuel duty revenues will more than halve in real terms by 2030 – by at least £10bn.

9 Nov

Low-CO2 cars can be a 'win-win' situation

Simon Down, senior manager, global employer services, Deloitte LLP, on company car taxation.

8 Nov

Fuel efficient fleets and drivers' to face tax-hike

Experts claim Government will find ways to maintain tax take from company cars.

18 Oct

Government launches road sign review

Unnecessary Whitehall bureaucracy will be tackled and costs for councils reduced following the biggest review into Britain's traffic signing system for 40 years.

14 Oct

Colin Tourick book lifts the lid on company car and van tax

Colin Tourick has published a new book, Company Car and Van Tax 2011-12, in association with ALD Automotive and KPMG.

11 Oct

Top 10 for Policing Grey Fleet

Thousands of UK companies are failing to regulate employees using their own cars for work - here's the quick top ten.

Legislation 9 Oct

Tax experts advise company to make further appeal

Original decision is overruled as HMRC wins appeal.

5 Sep

Drivers divided on government’s new roadworks idea

Recently the UK government unveiled a new idea which could tackle the problem of roadworks and the resulting traffic jams. The proposal suggests that utility companies could pay a ‘lane rental' fee to the council if they choose to dig up the road during busy times.

31 Aug

DfT removes burden of changes to O-licence, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation response on changes to the operator licensing regulations, which aim to avoid imposing unnecessary burdens on industry.

25 Aug

Volvo invests in tax training

Volvo invests in tax training to help fleet managers and company car drivers choose the most cost effective car funding solution.

9 Aug