Harnett Accontants

Harnett & Co | Chartered Accountants, Kingston upon Thames
Global House Business Centre 1 Ashley Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 5AD
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Tax Insights

The Most Tax Efficient Car For You!

As accountants in Richmond we are fully aware of those traffic jams that can pile up as you near West London.

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Reviewed for 2026/27: All tax figures and HMRC rules in this article reflect current guidance for the 2026/27 tax year.

Key Considerations

There are several cars with low CO2 emissions of no more than 110g/km which can help keep those car Taxes and running costs down; such as, the Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius, Smart car and Fiat 500.

If you purchase one of these as company car brand new you can claim a tax deduction for the full cost in the year of purchase and for all running costs.

If the car is provided for private use or for a family member your employee will be taxed on 10% of the list price of the car for petrol cars and 13% for diesel. The company can also pick up the full cost of all servicing and insurance for the car with no extra tax charges.

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📌 Important: Tax rules change regularly. Always verify current figures at gov.uk/hmrc or speak to a qualified accountant.
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