Following the changes in December 2010, HMRC have recently increased tax free fuel rates with effect from 1 March 2011 following the recent increases in fuel prices. There could be a risk that company car drivers who might have paid a few pence less for their private travel than the official rate could be taxed on the full fuel scale benefit. This guide provides full details of the rates to help you avoid any additional tax charge.
Published on 17 March 2011
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