{"id":8145,"date":"2025-08-07T14:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T04:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/?p=8145"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T04:51:09","slug":"avoid-costly-mistakes-atos-2025-car-thresholds-unpacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/zh\/avoid-costly-mistakes-atos-2025-car-thresholds-unpacked\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Costly Mistakes: ATO\u2019s 2025 Car Thresholds Unpacked"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8145\" class=\"elementor elementor-8145\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38a73ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38a73ce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d3bec7\" data-id=\"1d3bec7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d934db ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d934db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><span style=\"color: #2c9199;\">Avoid Costly Mistakes:<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">ATO\u2019s 2025 Car Thresholds Unpacked<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>Are you planning to purchase a new business vehicle this year? <\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how the latest ATO car thresholds impact your deductions and GST claims is critical to making a smart move in the 2025\u201326 income year.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">Many business owners miss out on valuable tax opportunities simply because they don\u2019t keep up with annual updates. The good news? With the right guidance, you can make confident decisions that keep your business moving forward\u2014literally.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-size: 27px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>What\u2019s Changing from 1 July 2025?<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">The Australian Taxation Office has announced new thresholds for the 2025\u201326 financial year. If you&#8217;re thinking about buying a vehicle for your business, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><b>1. Car Depreciation and GST Credit Limits<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>New car limit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $69,674<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the <\/span><b>maximum amount you can use to calculate depreciation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a vehicle used for business or income-generating purposes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Maximum GST claim:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $6,334<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if your car costs more, this is the highest GST credit you can claim (1\/11 of the car limit), unless a specific exemption applies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><b>2. Updated Luxury Car Tax (LCT) Thresholds<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">The LCT kicks in when the value of the car exceeds the following thresholds:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Fuel-efficient vehicles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $91,387<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Other vehicles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $80,567<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><b>3. New Definition for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1 July 2025, a car will only qualify for the <\/span><b>higher LCT threshold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if it has a <\/span><b>fuel consumption of no more than 3.5 litres per 100 km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Previously, this limit was 7 litres per 100 km.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">The ATO has also aligned the indexation rates for both LCT thresholds to ensure consistency year to year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f498a82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f498a82\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aae1d79\" data-id=\"aae1d79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4baf04 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4baf04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AUG-2ND-WEEK-ARTICLES-512-x-384-px.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8148\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AUG-2ND-WEEK-ARTICLES-512-x-384-px.png 1024w, https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AUG-2ND-WEEK-ARTICLES-512-x-384-px-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AUG-2ND-WEEK-ARTICLES-512-x-384-px-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AUG-2ND-WEEK-ARTICLES-512-x-384-px-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-049032b ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"049032b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-size: 27px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>How This Affects Business Owners<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">Whether you\u2019re upgrading your fleet or buying your first company vehicle, these changes can influence your purchasing decision and your year-end deductions.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>Key Considerations:<\/b><\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Budget wisely:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your vehicle exceeds the car limit, you won\u2019t be able to depreciate the full cost or claim GST beyond the capped amount.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Go fuel-efficient strategically:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choosing a qualifying fuel-efficient model may help you avoid paying LCT altogether.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Timing matters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your car must be first used or leased in the 2025\u201326 income year to apply these new thresholds.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-size: 27px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>Real-World Insight: Getting It Right from Day One<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say a business owner purchases a sedan for $75,000 in July 2025 to be used 100% for business purposes. While they can claim the <\/span><b>$6,334 GST credit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they <\/span><b>cannot depreciate the full cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the vehicle. The depreciation is capped at <\/span><b>$69,674<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even though they paid more.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, imagine if they opted for a fuel-efficient vehicle priced at $90,000 that meets the 3.5L\/100km requirement. Not only do they stay under the <\/span><b>LCT threshold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but they also maximise their deductions within the allowed limits\u2014smart strategy, better results.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 27px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>Why Expert Guidance Matters<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">Tax law moves fast. One misstep\u2014such as incorrectly calculating depreciation or claiming GST on a vehicle that exceeds limits\u2014can result in costly penalties or missed deductions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">At Aero Accounting Group, we make it easy for business owners to stay compliant, maximise opportunities, and operate with clarity. Whether you&#8217;re planning a major purchase or reviewing your current vehicle claims, our team provides tailored, proactive advice to keep your business on track.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #2c9199;\"><b>Drive Smarter Decisions with Aero Accounting Group<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of buying a vehicle in the new financial year? <\/span><b>Make your purchase work harder for your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Book a consultation with Aero Accounting Group to:<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Understand how the latest ATO car thresholds apply to your situation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Maximise your depreciation and GST claims legally and effectively<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Receive expert advice before you buy<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #2c9199;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><b>Don&#8217;t navigate these changes alone. Partner with Aero Accounting Group\u2014your trusted advisor in business success.<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px;\">\ud83d\udcde Ready to make your next business move with confidence? Book a strategy session today or contact our team for expert support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea7c8e8 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ea7c8e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Minimise-your-taxes-Maximise-your-profits-min.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-5566\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d890d86 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d890d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcde89d ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading ob-harakiri\" data-id=\"bcde89d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2c9199;\">Need help?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4bee5 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor ob-harakiri\" data-id=\"7a4bee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Not sure if your current accountant is a good long-term fit?<a href=\"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/zh\/contact-2\/\">\u00a0Contact us at Aero Accounting Group<\/a>\u00a0today and we&#8217;ll help you minimise your taxes and maximise your profits<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-385c921 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"385c921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_spacerat_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ATO updates for 2025\u201326 include new car depreciation and GST caps. 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