Private Fuel Benefit Calculator
Is private fuel benefit cost-effective?
Does your employer pay for the private fuel on your company car? Did you know you have to pay a separate tax on this free fuel benefit? It's an all-or-nothing charge based, since April 2003, on the CO2 emissions of your company car.
Prior to 2003, private fuel benefit was based on scale charges published by the Inland Revenue. These rose yearly by 20%, in real terms, between 1998 and 2002.
Unless you clock up a lot of private miles, you could be better off paying for your own fuel rather than taking the 'free' fuel benefit and paying the tax. Use our simple calculator to help you make an informed choice.
Explanation of terms Terms & conditions
Add details for your car to the form below. If you don't have the relevant details to hand, you can:
- use the 'look up car data' facility – if you know which make and model you want to use, or
- use the Car Search facility – if you want to browse for an appropriate make and model to use
Once you have the relevant details, complete the form and select 'calculate'.