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Business trips with company car and salary conversion

September 23, 2015 | 30,00 EUR | answered by

Dear tax advisor,

I have been provided with a company car for official/business use by my employer, against salary sacrifice.

With my contribution (667.00 EUR), I cover 100% of the costs of the vehicle (full-service leasing rate, tax, insurance, fuel, etc.). I am currently taxing the vehicle or the monetary benefit under the 1% rule.

My job requires me to travel from my regular workplace to other locations. My employer does not reimburse me for the costs of these trips, including the use of the vehicle or meals. In fact, this means that I am "financing" the costs of business trips to the employer (in case of using a private vehicle, the employer would otherwise have to reimburse the distance allowance of 0.30 EUR/km).

What options do I have to claim these costs in my income tax return? What documents, such as confirmation from the employer about business trips, financing of the vehicle, etc.) might be necessary?

What other options exist to negotiate with the employer to reach a more favorable solution for me?

Thank you in advance.