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dan-d-lion(Initiate)Initiate
22 Oct 2024

Hi folks,


Seen 2 alternate answers to this here & here. I'm looking to "self-manage" a novated lease, essentially arrange my own finance and have it paid via my employer's salary sacrifice arrangement with Maxxia (as their rates are wild). We want to stay under the LCT and secure an EV to take advantage of current offers.


The car dealer has proposed a $30k trade in, against a $90k car. Meaning we'd need $60k finance — for 4 years.


Is this fine to operate as a novated lease? Would the residual amount to pay at the end be calculated as 37.50% of the $60K paid, or as 37.50% of the $90k full value?


Any advice greatly appreciated

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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
22 Oct 2024

$ 90 K is over LCT, and trade-in cannot change this.


You have misunderstood your second link.


https://community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0J9s000000OfZn/p00203033


Ultimately, your employer is responsible for FBT treatment so you need to discuss with them.


dan-d-lion(Initiate)Initiate
23 Oct 2024

For EVs the 2024 FBT threshold is approx $91,300. Unless I’ve mis-understood?


The question is more about trade-in values, novated leases and residual calculations.


Thanks

Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
24 Oct 2024

My apologies - big jump form 2024 to 2025


This threshold has increased for the 2024-25 financial year to $80,567 and $91,387 respectively. Example: If you buy an EV for more than $91,387 including GST and any accessories that are sold with the vehicle, you are not eligible for an FBT exemption.

25 June 2024


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