Benefit in kind – Private use of a company car: Updated formula for 2016
The new reference CO2 emission for calculating the taxable benefit in kind for the private use of a company car in the hands of company directors and employees has been published in the Royal Decree of 9 December 2015. For income year 2016, the following CO2 emission will be applied to the above taxable benefit in
Tech tools provided by employers – new tax and social security treatment
The social security authorities are currently working on a new measure with respect to the valuation of the benefit in kind for private use of a PC, tablet, mobile phone and internet provided by employers to their employees. If employees receive a PC, tablet, mobile phone and/or an internet connection from their employer, social security
Circular letter on the deductibility of car costs
In a circular letter dated 15 July 2014 (see link below), the Belgian Minister of Finance, Koen Geens, has elaborated on the tax deductibility of the costs relating to cars being put at the disposal of third parties in the hands of whom the corresponding benefit in kind is considered to be taxable. For Belgian
Company-provided accommodation – New practice note
Where immovable property is (fully or partly) put at the disposal of an employee or company director by an employer/company free of charge, the individual is deemed to be in receipt of a taxable benefit in kind. This benefit is generally determined on a lump sum basis, taking into account the deemed rental income. Clarification
Update of the company car benefit in kind formula for 2014
Update of the company car benefit in kind formula for 2014 Today a Royal Decree has been published that changes the formula used for determining the benefit in kind for company cars. It is dated 24 January 2014 and applies both to employees and company directors. For income year 2014, the reference CO2 emission for
Benefit in kind – Private use of company cars: Modified 2013 reference emission for petrol cars
A Royal Decree dated 3 April 2013 has changed the reference CO2 emission for petrol cars that is to be applied to determine the taxable benefit in kind for the private use of a company car by company directors and employees. For income year 2013, this reference CO2 emission for petrol driven cars is now
New FAQ on company cars published on the tax authorities’ web site
Context When a company car is put at the disposal of an employee, its private use triggers taxation as a benefit in kind (BIK). Private use includes all uses other than the business use. In other words, private use refers to use during evenings, weekends and holidays as well as commuting between home and
Proposed change – Tax treatment of stock options
Stock options aretaxable on the 60th day following the offer if an employee or company director has accepted the offer in writing within 60days following the offer. The taxable option value is generally calculated as a percentage of the market value of the underlying shares on the day prior to the actual offer date or
