Crew cab pickups to be taxed as cars from July
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Johnnyboxer
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- Yorkshire
Probably a big Tory donor, has a big vested interest in pickup sales??
Dunno, otherwise
Will Blackburn
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- Cheshire
The NFU had a word.
Johnnyboxer
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- Yorkshire
Well, there's a NFU benefit then - well done to them
Mikey Gove needs one to drive to his vegetable garden.
Suffolk Serf
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- Bury/Thetford
I'm slightly annoyed at the U turn. I was going to buy a cancelled order at a bargain price.
Steevo
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Nothing.
Day 1 of NFU conference made for a good soundbite - a "win" for NFU and government.
The cynic in me says that it was all decided weeks ago that they would announce and then announce they would cancel it at the NFU conference to seem like they (Government) are doing something good for UK farmers! NFU can then try and chalk it up to a "win" for themselves.
essex man
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- colchester
You still can
Suffolk Serf
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Courier
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- M62 - M1 - M18 triangle
Nothing.
Day 1 of NFU conference made for a good soundbite - a "win" for NFU and government.
The cynic in me says that it was all decided weeks ago that they would announce and then announce they would cancel it at the NFU conference to seem like they (Government) are doing something good for UK farmers! NFU can then try and chalk it up to a "win" for themselves.
Its as certain as Putin’s murder of Navalnaya and it’s called “playing politics” - Similar in process to putting in for planning permission for more than you expect so that you can “give way” on a point or two to get what you really wanted in the first place.
Cowabunga
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You big cynic you!Nothing.
Day 1 of NFU conference made for a good soundbite - a "win" for NFU and government.
The cynic in me says that it was all decided weeks ago that they would announce and then announce they would cancel it at the NFU conference to seem like they (Government) are doing something good for UK farmers! NFU can then try and chalk it up to a "win" for themselves.
Probably got it spot on though. They time these things to maximise political advantage, whether to hide bad news on a bigger bad news day, or to glorify their triumphs for maximum publicity.will probably claim so obviously
Nothing.
Day 1 of NFU conference made for a good soundbite - a "win" for NFU and government.
The cynic in me says that it was all decided weeks ago that they would announce and then announce they would cancel it at the NFU conference to seem like they (Government) are doing something good for UK farmers! NFU can then try and chalk it up to a "win" for themselves.
double cab sales to farmers is probably insignificant vs construction or many other industries in reality
also most farmers are not ltd so the BIK treatment actually made no difference for most farmers
Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
Around here most are run by farmers and builders plus utility companies who may or probably more often do not allow private use. So no BIK for them. There are a few reps and others who are employees subject to BIK but certainly around here they are a tiny minority of all users.
However the general income tax, corporation tax and VAT situation would have made a massive difference to all these. By far the majority of new pickups are bought by VAT registered businesses, not private buyers.
essex man
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- colchester
It was the changes to capital allowances that would affect most farmers including me.
Courier
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- M62 - M1 - M18 triangle
Coca-Cola has got a good return for their money then
www.fleetnews.co.uk
Coca-Cola seeks permission to appeal ‘van or car’ tax case
HMRC says it expects to clarify the tax rules for all fleets after legal process has ended.
www.fleetnews.co.uk
glasshouse
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- lothians
Welsh farmers on the street caused the uturn
A lot of That is not true, you can't put "normal" clothes through only protective clothing such as overalls and waterproofs, safety boots and wellies ok, not much of those at Lamma, you can only put a percentage of car costs through the books any private use not allowed, same as power and light, repairs on the farmhouse only a certain percentage, of course you can claim more but if you have an inspection then you will get fined. You even have to pay tax on milk,meat and eggs consumed, it's not just farmers but all self employed
Plenty of employees get perks that self employed don't, such as free/ subsidised canteens, health care, some also get clothes provided free, they get to work in a warm office or factory and don't pay for the heating, some get tools paid for .
They also get sick pay, holiday pay and a pension contribution plus some of their national.insurance all paid for by their employer.
Then there is the free training courses etc etc
Swings and roundabouts, pro's and cons to both ways.
Mark C
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- Bedfordshire
Lobbying by the manufacturers by all accounts …