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You could save thousands when you salary package a car, especially with an electric vehicle.
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 Smart™ 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 FY2024-25] unless exempt).
Vehicle purchase price must be under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel efficient vehicles ($91,387 in the 2024-25 financial year).
Leases for PHEVs must be established prior to 1 April 2025 in order to benefit from this incentive.
^ Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption available for eligible electric, plug in hybrid 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 will only be eligible for the exemption if a quote is signed and returned to us on or before 31 March 2025.
* Price and estimated tax savings based on the following assumptions: (1) living in NSW 2000, (2) salary: $90,000 gross p.a., (3) travelling 15,000 kms p.a., (4) lease term: 5-years, and (5) salary sacrifice using Employee Contribution Method (ECM) and FBT Exempt Method for Electric Car Discount eligible EVs. Images shown may not be the exact car that the calculations have been based on. All figures quoted include budgets for finance, charging and/or fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, Vero by Suncorp comprehensive motor insurance, Hydro Platinum Pack and re-registration over the period of the lease. Vehicle residual, as set by Australian Taxation Office, is payable at the end of lease term. The exact residual amount will be specified in your vehicle quote. Figures are based on quotes obtained by Smart in November 2024 from its dealership network and may be subject to change.
