The car limit for 2024–25 is $69,674. This value is used to calculate depreciation on a car if both of the following apply:
You use the car for business purposes.
You first use or lease the car in the 2024–25 income year.
Goods and Services Tax (GST):
If you buy a car and its price exceeds the car limit, the maximum GST credit you can claim (except in certain circumstances) is one-eleventh of the car limit.
For the 2024–25 income year, the maximum GST credit you can claim is $6,334 (1/11 × $69,674).
Note that you can’t claim a GST credit for luxury car tax paid when buying a luxury car, even if it’s used for business purposes.
Luxury Car Tax (LCT):
The LCT threshold for 2024–25 is:
$91,387 for fuel-efficient vehicles.
$80,567 for all other luxury vehicles.
Be cautious of schemes offering to buy luxury cars from dealers on your behalf at a discount, as they may be attempting to evade LCT1.