Letter to HMRC regarding pool car statusIf you make a "pool car" available to one or more employees, subject to conditions, it does not count as a taxable benefit in kind. If you are at all unsure whether the tricky conditions are met you can write to ... Read more

Employee pool car agreementBanning private use is essential for a car to be considered a pool car by HMRC. A verbal ban may work but it's more sensible to require the employee to sign an agreement that specifically states that the car is not to be use... Read more

Employees using their own cars for business policyIf employees use their own vehicles for business journeys, you should have a company policy which spells out the situation regarding insurance, parking and mileage rates at which you will reimburse th... Read more

Employee travel expenses policyResponsibility for determining whether business expenses reimbursed to employees and directors are exempt from tax and NI rests with the employer. Therefore, it's good practice to have a travel expenses policy in place. ... Read more

Employer/employee company car and van fuel agreementTo avoid a tax charge arising where you provide an employee with fuel for their company car, have an agreement requiring them to reimburse the cost.Fuel benefit chargeIn addition to the company car b... Read more

Employee business mileage recordEmployees and directors are required to keep a record of journeys for which they receive a mileage allowance from their employer or claim a tax deduction for business travel. A copy of the record should be retained by ... Read more