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How does Lease Rental Restrictions and Capital Allowances compare?

 

Lease Rental Restrictions 

Tax relief for a car with CO2 emissions less than 50 g/km

Example for a Tesla Model 3 RWD with an effective monthly rental of £721.80 

Year Yr 1 (FY22) Yr 2 (FY23) Yr 3 (FY24) Cumulative Tax Relief
Lease Rentals for tax relief £8,662 £8,662 £8,662
Corporation tax rate 25% 25% 25%
Tax relief £2,165 £2,165 £2,165 £6,496

If the timing of the lease rentals is not spread evenly (for instance, there is a large upfront payment) then the tax relief will be spread evenly throughout the lease period rather than over the period when the cost of the lease rentals is incurred.

 

Capital Allowances

Example one: Tax relief for a car with zero CO2 emissions 

This example are cacluated based on a company purchasing a car for £45,000 outright, keeping it for 48 months, after which it sells the car for £22,500.

Year Yr 1 (FY22) Yr 2 (FY23) Yr 3 (FY24) Yr 4 (FY25)
Disposal
Purchase Price £45,000      
Sales Proceeds       -£22,500
Tax Writedown Vales £45,000 £0 £0 -£22,500
WDA Rate 100% 0% 0% 18%
Capital Allowances £45,000 £0 £0 -£4,050
Corporation tax rate 25% 25% 25% 25%
Tax relief £11,250 £0 £0 -£1013
Cumulative tax relief accrued after 10 years*
£6775

*Assumes copropation tax and WDA rates remain unchanged.

 

Please note This information is not intended as advice, and no guarantee is provided for its accuracy or comprehensiveness.

Lease Electric recommends seeking professional advice and guidance before making any decisions.

 

Useful Links:

Tax Card 2024/2025

Tax Changes 2024/2025

Autumn Budget 2024

 

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