UK Company Car Tax Explained - What is Benefit in Kind?

UK Company Car Tax Explained. In this video we explore UK Company Car tax, we look at how to calculate your company car tax, tax on fuel, and why you should do your homework before you sign up to a company car scheme, especially before you take on a fully expensed company car. What is Benefit in Kind (BiK) and what does it mean to your take-home pay?
Government Company Car Tax Calculator is at: cccfcalculator.hmrc.gov.uk/CCF...
Benefit in Kind is calculated by taking the car’s P11D value (list price + optional extras + VAT & delivery) and multiplying it by the BIK % (which is based on CO2 emissions and fuel type).
At the moment the most tax-efficient company cars are pure electric vehicles (EV's) such as Tesla's as the benefit in kind on these is currently 1% for the tax year 2021/2022. This will increase to 2% next year, however, the BIK on these vehicles will remain comparatively low vs Petrol or Diesel cars and will also outperform most PHEV's in the tax department.
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  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru
    @DefinitelyNotAGuru3 жыл бұрын

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  • @kanodelta
    @kanodelta2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information. By far this Is the easiest breakdown to understand and actually I think you have saved me from possibly making a huge mistake.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped Kano 👍

  • @anthony-ko8nn
    @anthony-ko8nn2 жыл бұрын

    Genuinly brilliant video. Exactly what youtube should be used for. I am just moving into the 40% and offered a company car, without this i would have just stung myself. Thank you

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s made my day, thanks 🙏

  • @anthony-ko8nn

    @anthony-ko8nn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru thank you! I don't suppose you have it in your plans to talk about claiming fuel back or getting the company to pay for it completely etc. There seems conflicting information with the current fuel costs

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anthony-ko8nn that’s a tricky one as no two companies handle it the same. Depending on their p per mile rate it’s often easiest just to take that.

  • @goatsummoner
    @goatsummonerАй бұрын

    Great explanation and examples. Thanks for putting this together. It does show me that the government has some sneaky ways to glean more money from you.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Ай бұрын

    There is no end to taxation! 😢

  • @jonnyscott6992
    @jonnyscott69922 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Thanks

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @PeteParv
    @PeteParv4 ай бұрын

    Great simple explanation of BiK. Liked and subbed

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @theredapartment
    @theredapartment2 жыл бұрын

    great and clear explanation of a difficult subject

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thank you Sir.

  • @jimmylittleuk
    @jimmylittleuk3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Great video

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Jimmy Little, really appreciate your support - not the most exciting topic but glad you liked it - please tell a friend and follow me on Twitter @notaguru3 👍

  • @ThePrivateerBiker
    @ThePrivateerBiker2 жыл бұрын

    This really helped, thanks

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Jon Harker and for leaving a comment, really appreciate your support - please tell a friend 🙏👍

  • @1abc219
    @1abc219 Жыл бұрын

    thank you - explanation was clear.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @DaveSeddy
    @DaveSeddy2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks was a really useful video.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ambrosiasrecipes6365
    @ambrosiasrecipes63652 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, very informative. Don't know if you would consider doing one on a company motorcycle ? - including things like saftey gear etc.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much, unfortunately I know nothing about motorcycles, I would assume that the benefit in kind works in a similar way but have no experience I’m afraid 👍

  • @Eddie123uk
    @Eddie123uk Жыл бұрын

    would have liked if you had given EV breakdown too like you gave example of petrol, because I think EV would suit alot of people

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I didn’t but I told you how you could do it yourself 👍

  • @sanakhan7409
    @sanakhan7409Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the breakdown. Is there a way to calculate tax using the P11D value?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Ай бұрын

    www.tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-company-car-and-fuel-benefit/start/tax-year

  • @connor25
    @connor252 жыл бұрын

    Worth mentioning anyone who is paying CMS, they can include this extra i.e. £10K BIK into the pot and you get double stung as taxed at 40% then pay a further 20% for CMS off the top.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    CMS?

  • @royalbiscuits8442

    @royalbiscuits8442

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru I think he means Child Maintence?

  • @TheJNB93
    @TheJNB932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. As the tax is very low for an EV how much would a Charge Card work out to? At 2% assume this would be worth while

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, soirry, I don't quite understand the question? is this a benefit in kind? if it's 2% BIK for free charging and you're not just going to charge at home 90% of the time it's probably a great deal - if that was your question. Sorry, it's Friday and my brain is slowing up :)

  • @struanmills5710
    @struanmills5710 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. If it can be proven that a vehicle is only used for business miles would it be exempt from tax? Or does this not matter is the vehicle is in your possession and insured for personal use?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope, you're damned either way.

  • @nagromat
    @nagromat Жыл бұрын

    Does the P11D value change year on year with the same car? Say I get a car with 30k p11d, is it still 30k for year 2? and year 3? Thanks for the clear video, and sorry if you already cleared this up and I missed it!

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly Tim, I'm not 100% sure but THINK the P11D valie is fixed at the time of purchase as it's the Purchase Price of the car + options etc and not a current value.

  • @Ryanbolts
    @Ryanbolts2 жыл бұрын

    hi mate, quick question, would the employer take out the tax from your monthly pay pack?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, your tax code gets changed so it’s adjusted in PAYE, it can take a few months though which means you may have to pay some back tax if so

  • @Russh88
    @Russh88 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Great video. Really helpful. I have a question please. If my wage is 45k per year. And i get a car with a 10k bik, that will take my yearly earnings to 55k. From your replies to others it would apper that i will be charged 40% tax in the car but my question is will i also be charged 40% on my 45k wage or will that stay at 20%? Thank you

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    You will basically be taxed as if you’re earning £55k. Your employers accountant or HR should be able to tell you exactly how it will affect you. You could try and find an online tax calculator too. 👍

  • @daveblunt
    @daveblunt Жыл бұрын

    what happens when you pay a personal usage charge? do you know how this impact the tax and if its worth it? ( example pay £60 a month for a standard Vauxhall Astra )

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    For the personal petrol do you mean? it can have a big impact, again it doubles if you're a 40% taxpayer. There is a calculator on the government website which will help you judge it.

  • @-Chunk
    @-Chunk2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for this. Put a lot of work into the videos, I can tell. I currently have a PCP and the company pays me the monthly cost. Do I have to pay tax?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do mate but hopefully it will pay off one day. Good comments on follows helps keep me going so thank a lot. So you are getting a car allowance then which is taxable in the same way as normal income.

  • @-Chunk

    @-Chunk

    2 жыл бұрын

    car lease? hire purchase? pcp? what's the best way?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@-Chunk if it’s a company car then leave it to the company. Makes no difference to you as your tax is based on the car, not how it’s paid for. If you’re getting one yourself a lot depends on your mileage but PCP, in my opinion, is always the worst way of buying a car. Either lease it on a lease deal or get a bank loan. Traditional car finance often sucks. I’ve done a few videos comparing all the different deals so have a deep dive through my videos.

  • @-Chunk

    @-Chunk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru yeah understand . With the PCP though, company are paying for it for 3 years but its in my name. i still owe 11k on it, but most “buy car” companies quote me 16k for the car, so thats 5k in my pocket.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@-Chunk the company are paying your pcp but it’s in your name??? You need to get some advice on that mate, sounds highly irregular and possible tax evasion. Just get some advice on it mate.

  • @timbrown1452
    @timbrown14522 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, probably a silly question - are there 2 tax increases from having a company car - income tax and the additional car tax based upon the P11D value? Or is the BIK value only added to the income figures for the purpose of calculating the tax band (20%/40%)?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    The BIK value is added to your income which then may push you into the 40%, I.e 45k salary + 10k bik puts you into 40%. Once you’re at 40% even by £1 you pay 40% tax on the car.

  • @timbrown1452

    @timbrown1452

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru thank you. So effectively a double hit, ouch!

  • @burdesok
    @burdesok14 күн бұрын

    Could u explain if the Car Cost taken is after depreciation over the years or the price company paid at the time?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    14 күн бұрын

    Neither. It's the brand new list price of the car plus any optional extras.

  • @davidboyd4090
    @davidboyd40903 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!, I earn a basic wage plus I pay myself dividends of 40k approx, how does this work? Does it take dividends into account?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, I assume you have a LTD company but not sure about your VAT situation. Best advice to you is that you need to speak to your accountant before taking on a company car - simple as that really. Depending on your tax situation there are "right ways" and "wrong ways" of doing things so speak to your accountant to find out the best way for you. They get asked this almost every day so should have all the answers to hand and will understand your circumstances.

  • @trf3298
    @trf32982 жыл бұрын

    Sorry just to clarify then the 20% tax I’d pay on a £7,500 BIK would be £1,500 per annum?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s it

  • @Onkarr
    @Onkarr3 жыл бұрын

    👍top content, are Toyota hybrids classed as an EV?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud. An EV is when it’s 100% electric generally. Hybrids are just that 👍

  • @Onkarr

    @Onkarr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru Topman, keep up the great work 🙌🏅👍

  • @waynetopping1143
    @waynetopping1143 Жыл бұрын

    Is the tax you pay only on that one income stream. For example the job which provides the Company Car I earn 38000. Let's say the BKI is 10000. Total 48000. So in theory 20% tax. I also have a military pension which is 11000. Would this contribute. I put all my personal allowance on the Company Car wage.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Your tax bracket is defined by your total earnings rather than per income stream I’m afraid. Thank you for your service 👍

  • @lewisgibson8486
    @lewisgibson8486 Жыл бұрын

    Can I just ask. With your example. £7,500 is that the figure to come off you tax code allowance? Or is it the figure after you apply your 20% or 40%?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, two ways to look at it I guess but basically you lose £7500 of your £12500 allowance, this means you pay tax earler and, in theory, move up the company income tax bands earlier.

  • @lewisgibson8486

    @lewisgibson8486

    Жыл бұрын

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru Thnak you! Great video!

  • @harshjain3915
    @harshjain39153 жыл бұрын

    Can we do same for used cars? If my company pays me x amount as car allowance can I buy used car or it has to be new?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Harsh Jain, you need to check with your company, some let you do whatever you want with your car allowance but if you’re client facing they may say the car needs to be less than X years old 👍

  • @harshjain3915

    @harshjain3915

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru they mentioned its paid with salary and do whatever you want.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@harshjain3915 Brilliant news, just find out how much per mile they will pay you for business trips to make sure you're happy with it. If you're on a car allowance you probably will be getting much less than the normal 45p per mile for business trips so make sure you're happy with what they would pay. Great that you can do what you want with the money though.

  • @sh4f660
    @sh4f6609 ай бұрын

    Please can you help me. My company car scheme states 0.5%+BIK. The '0.5%' states the contribution I must pay and decreases by 0.1% each year you stay at the company. For example, first year you pay 0.5%, second year 0.4% and so on and so forth. This is the contribution I must pay, including BIK. I'm not sure what this means. Does anyone have the same structure or could shed some light, please? Thank you

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen that before but seems fair enough. That should be plus BIK though as BIK rules may change and it’s taken as part of PAYE.

  • @tabbytabster81
    @tabbytabster81 Жыл бұрын

    Do you add Bik value of the car on top of your annual salary?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @tabbytabster81

    @tabbytabster81

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru thanks :)

  • @tabbytabster81

    @tabbytabster81

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru Hi I wanted to ask if someone's salary is over £37250 per year, will they pay 40% tax or is it 40% tax for someone earning over £50271 per year. Hope that makes sense!

  • @hundly
    @hundly5 ай бұрын

    @@definitelynotaguru, can an employee ( not a ltd director but a paye employee) obtain 2 company cars if she is ready to shoulder the tax implication and top up the charge from salary. Reason for asking: i would like to secure 2 cars for me and me and my spouse?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    5 ай бұрын

    I don’t see why not but check with your accountant

  • @duckman5642
    @duckman56424 ай бұрын

    I get Cabs everywhere. Am I saving?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    4 ай бұрын

    I doubt it

  • @dukevera4216
    @dukevera4216 Жыл бұрын

    Is vehicle maintenace costs included in the initial car value? or included in any calculations?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    No

  • @Lee22sas
    @Lee22sas Жыл бұрын

    £1 into the next tax bracket the. You pay higher tax on the amount In The higher bracket. Not the whole amount of car?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    No, it’s on the whole amount.

  • @Lee22sas

    @Lee22sas

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru why is that? If you earn say 50k you only pay 40% on the amount in that tax bracket?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lee22sas Because HMRC don't play fair. It's as simple as that. Most people assume it works the same as standard income tax but it's pretty close to theft as far as I'm concerned.

  • @iptrust7985
    @iptrust7985 Жыл бұрын

    I BOUGHT USED CAR £15K CASH, TROUGH MY LTD(I am 100% share holder of the company). CAN I RENT or lease TO ME AS A SOLE TRADER(uber porpose)? AND PAY MONTLY RENT +% BACK TO THE COMPANY TILL I REFUND THAT £15k+%? Thanks

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to speak to your accountant mate

  • @umennadipaschal2853
    @umennadipaschal28532 жыл бұрын

    Good evening sir. I'm Pascal Ndubuisi Umennadi from Nigeria base in Dubai. I work in car polish company in Dubai and this is my 4 years experience in car polish . How I wish I can work with you sir

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @umennadipaschal2853

    @umennadipaschal2853

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good afternoon sir.

  • @umennadipaschal2853

    @umennadipaschal2853

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want to work for you sir

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@umennadipaschal2853 I make almost no money on here mate so can't take on any staff I'm afraid.

  • @umennadipaschal2853

    @umennadipaschal2853

    2 жыл бұрын

    Okay sir but please sir, can you please help me , with any car polish company name where I can apply or send an email to them.

  • @thewpew6806
    @thewpew6806 Жыл бұрын

    Frickin tax on everything

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @stuarttranter4353
    @stuarttranter4353 Жыл бұрын

    Still dosnt make bit of sense.give me some figures I will be paying per month for a car.

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Between £1 and £5000 per month.

  • @stuarttranter4353

    @stuarttranter4353

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru so can I get a car for around 150 to 200 a month all in?

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    @DefinitelyNotAGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stuarttranter4353 you can pay about £200 per year if you get an EV., Watch the video again maybe.

  • @stuarttranter4353

    @stuarttranter4353

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru electric vehicles will never take off.there crap.half the population live in houses with no drives to have charging points

  • @stuarttranter4353

    @stuarttranter4353

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DefinitelyNotAGuru how much for a medium size family car like a Ford focus petrol per month any rough prices?