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How novated leasing works

Learn how you could save on tax by salary packaging a car.

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About novated leasing

Novated leasing is ATO-approved and may help reduce the income tax you pay. It’s a three-way agreement between you, your employer and a finance company – with Smart™ doing the legwork to make things simple.

Use our calculator to see if your employer offers novated leasing.

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Simple steps to lease a car you love

1. Compare cars and calculate savings
  • Get quotes for your preferred car and accessories, and different lease terms.
  • Compare savings against other options like a car loan or buying outright.
2. Lock in a great deal
  • Apply online for finance, with a usual 24-hour turnaround time, subject to credit check.
  • Sign your contract, and we’ll source your car at a great price through our 740-strong dealer network.
3. Take delivery and hit the road
  • Enjoy the freedom and pleasure of having a new car, while we take care of salary deductions and payments.
  • Start getting the big income tax savings possible with a novated lease.
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Important information

This is general information only. Before entering into any salary packaging or novated leasing arrangement, you should consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and seek appropriate legal, financial or other professional advice based upon your own particular circumstances. The availability of benefits is determined by your employer. Conditions and fees apply. Smartsalary Pty Ltd, ABN 24 096 796 100, a SmartTM company.

 

^GST is not payable on the purchase price of a vehicle financed through a novated lease (GST savings are calculated on the FBT base value of the vehicle, up to the claimable limit [$6,334 in FY 2024-25] unless exempt). 

^^ Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption available for eligible electric or hydrogen cell vehicles purchased through a novated lease up to the Luxury Car Tax limit ($91,387 in FY 2024-25). Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles with leases commencing from 1 April 2025 are not eligible for this exemption.