Q&A: car or van for tax purposes

In this week’s Q&A, Teddy Rawlings ATT, tax adviser at Croner-i VIP Tax Team, explains the benefits in kind and capital allowance rules and how to identify tax position for various vehicle styles

Q. We have a lot of clients that ask us before they purchase a new vehicle if it would qualify as a commercial vehicle for capital allowances and benefit in kind purposes. The type of vehicles they ask about are all very similar, such as combi vans, Land Rover Defenders, double cab pickups and crew vans, and even, converted minibuses. What is the correct treatment for these type of vehicles?

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