Changes to FBT rules

[zilo]

Originally Posted by KIWI-1

Don't have a problem with that but why should this be FBT exempt?
"An electrical company employee takes the company van (carrying capacity of less than one tonne) home each night because there is no security at the company premises. The only non-work-related use during the FBT year was a trip to pick up some furniture and take it to the employee's home – this use of the van would be exempt from FBT."

I haven't heard of this example....but that's not to say I am an expert..

But in my opinion...any FBT would be payable by the employer as the employee is providing a daily storage service to secure the vehicle.

Sounds like it may be an example of common sense and mitigation of loss to both employer and tax office against potential theft/vandalism etc.