There is an additional 3% supplement for diesel cars not meeting Euro IV emissions standards. However, the maximum charge remains 37% of the car’s list price.
Car Fuel The benefit is calculated as the CO2 emissions % relevant to the car and that % applied to a set figure (£22,100 for 2015/16) e.g car emission 100g/km = 15% on car benefit scale. 15% of £22,100 = £3,315.
- Accessories are, in most cases, included in the list price on which the benefit is calculated.
- List Price is reduced for capital contributions made by the employee up to £5,000
- Car Benefit is reduced by the amount of employee’s contributions towards running costs.
- Fuel Scale is reduced only if the employee makes good all the fuel used for private journeys.
- All cars and fuel benefits are subject to employers National Insurance Contributions (Class 1A) of 13.8%