British worker could pay more tax under new rules changes (Image: Getty)
British workers with a certain type of vehicle will be hit with major under from the Spring.
In April, benefit-in-kind rules for , and electric Double-Cab Pick-Up Vehicles will be updated with motorists likely to pay more.
After this date, vehicles will be treated as cars and
The update means models such as the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara will no longer be treated as
The tweak is set to increase benefit-in-kind rates with thousands added to total bills in a major blow for road users.
Double cab pick-up trucks will be reclassified (Image: Getty)
Andy Wood, spokesperson for experts at , has warned road users should “crunch the numbers” ahead of the new rules coming into effect.
He explained: “Big changes are coming for double-cab pickups. From April 2025, if your pickup has a payload of at least one tonne, it’ll be taxed as a car for Benefit-in-Kind purposes.
“Translation? Costs could climb significantly for those who use these vehicles as part of their job perks.
“These pickups have long been a go-to choice for businesses and sole traders thanks to their tax benefits, but that advantage is about to disappear.
“If this affects you, it’s time to crunch the numbers and see if your vehicle still makes financial sense.”
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According to , motorists with the Ford Ranger as part of a benefit-in-kind deal currently pay a flat fee of around £3,960 per year.
They stress that for a basic rate taxpayer (20%), the income tax respectively equates to £806.
However, from April the same model will have a whopping BiK value of £22,200.
It means the respective income tax for the same basic rate taxpayer would be a staggering £4,440 a year.
However, there may be a slight loophole for many to avoid being caught out with higher fees.
The Government has admitted the new arrangements are “transitional” for those who purchased a model before 6 April 2025.
This extra leeway will allow employers to use the existing rules until April 2029.
It means firms who purchase models in the next four months can avoid the bulk of the changes and reduce fees for almost half a decade.