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Thursday, August 03, 2006 

Tax Breaks on SUVs should be limited

The Bush government must review it’s tax break rules on SUVs. The US government allows greater tax breaks of up to $75,000 (previously $25,000) for businesses and self-employed people who purchase a SUVs. The proposed tax deduction for purchases of "capital equipment" is part of the president’s economic stimulus plan – however there is a definite loophole regarding a large SUV could be classified as a “truck”.

The tax credits for fuel-efficient cars remains stuck in the US congress, the US government was able give the green light to tax deductions of up to $75,000 for the least fuel-efficient and most polluting vehicles.

The law should be amended that the vehicle must be used for 100% business use before the business is eligible for a tax break on a SUV.