Chapter EIM23800

Published date22 May 2014
Record NumberEIM23800
CourtHM Revenue & Customs

All employees chargeable to car benefit are subject to exactly the same legislation. Both the conditions under which car benefit is chargeable and the calculation of the benefit charge apply equally to all. In particular, the decision in Pepper v Hart (65TC421) on marginal cost does not apply to car benefit.

However, HMRC recognises that problems arise in applying the law strictly in the 3 situations described below. The guidance in this section (EIM23800 onwards) explains how HMRC applies the law in those situations. Similar guidance has existed since car benefit was introduced in 1976.

The 3 situations are:

  • test and experimental cars
  • demonstrator and courtesy cars: is there a benefit charge at all?
  • employees with frequent...

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