Company Car Calculator
Calculate the taxable benefit of your company car using the 1% method or logbook.
Benefit in kind / month
787,50 €
Tax burden / month
275,63 €
Detailed calculation (monthly)
Benefit in kind / year
9.450,00 €
Tax burden / year
3.307,50 €
1% rule: Combustion 1%, plug-in hybrid 0.5%, electric 0.25% (GLP up to EUR 70,000) or 0.5%. Commute: 0.03% x GLP x one-way km. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a company car taxed?
Private use of a company car is taxed either via the 1% rule (1% of the gross list price per month) or through a driver's logbook. For electric vehicles, only 0.25% or 0.5% of the list price applies.
What is the 1% rule for company cars?
Under the 1% rule, 1% of the car's domestic gross list price at first registration is added to your taxable income each month. Additionally, 0.03% per kilometer of the commute distance is added.
What is the Company Car Calculator?
The company car calculator computes the taxable benefit of a company car and the resulting tax burden. It compares the 1% rule with the logbook method.
How does the Company Car Calculator work?
Under the 1% rule, 1% of the gross list price is taxed monthly as a benefit in kind. For commuting, 0.03% per kilometre of distance is added. Electric and hybrid vehicles use a reduced list price. The logbook method taxes actual private use.
Key Data and Facts
1% rule: 1% of gross list price monthly. EVs up to 70,000 euros: 0.25% (quarter rule). EVs over 70,000 euros and plug-in hybrids: 0.5%. Commute: 0.03% per km.
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