Luxury Car Tax: Defining a Vehicle’s Primary Use
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently shed light on the determination of a car’s primary purpose for Luxury Car Tax (LCT) purposes. This clarification is especially pertinent, as LCT does not apply to cars primarily designed for transporting goods rather than passengers.
At its core, a luxury car, subject to LCT, is defined by its LCT value surpassing the LCT threshold. However, it’s important to note that commercial vehicles, specifically those not designed primarily for passenger transport, are expressly excluded from the luxury car category.
The ATO’s latest determination outlines a range of factors to be taken into account when determining a car’s primary purpose and it provides guidance on assessing a car’s modifications.
The determination states that commercial vehicles are unlikely to have the body types of:
- station wagons
- off-road passenger wagons
- passenger sedans
- people movers
- sports utility vehicles.
Consequently, the supply of these vehicles above the LCT threshold without paying LCT might trigger the ATO’s attention.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial in navigating the complexities of luxury car tax.
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