Introduction Background Note
5.This section aligns the legislation with the Government’s policy intention that any private use payment needs to be made in the tax year in which private use was undertaken. This section also ensures that if appropriate the full amount of tax is payable on a car or van benefit.
6.Section 144(1) ITEPA 2003 provides for an employee to reduce their tax liability on a car benefit if the employee makes payment for private use of the car.
7.Section 158(1) ITEPA 2003 provides for a similar tax liability reduction if payment for private use of a company van is made by an employee.
8.From 6 April 2014, sections 144(1) and 158(1) ITEPA 2003 will be amended to provide for a reduction in an employee’s tax liability on a company car or van benefit only if payments for private use of a company car or van are made in the tax year in which the private use was undertaken.