PART 1Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax

CHAPTER 2Income tax: general

Other provisions

23Taxable benefit of cars: the appropriate percentage

1

Section 139 of ITEPA 2003 (car with CO2 figure: the appropriate percentage) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (6).

2

In subsection (2), after “the relevant threshold” omit “for the year”.

3

For subsection (2)(a) substitute—

a

if the car's CO2 emissions figure does not exceed 50 grams per kilometre driven, 5%,

aa

if the car's CO2 emissions figure exceeds 50 grams per kilometre driven but does not exceed 75 grams per kilometre driven, 9%, and

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5

In subsection (3)—

a

after “the relevant threshold” omit “for the year”, and

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6

In subsection (4)—

a

after “the relevant threshold” (in both places) omit “for the year”, and

b

in paragraph (b), for “35%” substitute “ 37% ”.

7

Section 140 of that Act (car without CO2 figure: the appropriate percentage) is amended in accordance with subsections (8) to (11).

8

In the Table in subsection (2), for “35%” substitute “ 37% ”.

9

For subsection (3)(a) substitute—

a

5% if the car cannot in any circumstances emit CO2 by being driven, and

10

In subsection (3)(b), for “35%” substitute “ 37% ”.

11

Omit subsection (3A).

12

The amendments made by this section have effect for the tax year 2015-16 and subsequent tax years.