Your business year end, not 5 April, is relevant for capital allowances purposes.
If, however you are running a business and making up accounts to 31 March or 5 April you should consider buying plant and machinery to take advantage of the £1 million Annual Investment Allowance (AIA).
The AIA provides a 100% tax write off for new and second hand equipment used in your business. This tax relief extends to fixtures and fittings within business premises such as electrical, water and heating systems. AIA does not apply to motor cars but there is a special 100% tax relief if you buy a new zero-emissions motor car.
If you are running a limited company, remember that new plant and equipment currently qualifies for a 130% tax deduction.
ADVISORY FUEL RATE FOR COMPANY CARS
These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car from 1 March 2022. Where there has been a change the previous rate is shown in brackets.
Engine Size Petrol Diesel LPG
1400cc or less 13p 8p (9p)
1600cc or less 11p 1401cc to 2000cc 15p 10p
1601 to 2000cc 13p Over 2000cc 22p 16p 15p
Note that for hybrid cars you must use the petrol or diesel rate. You can continue to use the previous rates for up to 1 month from the date the new rates apply.
