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      vehicle reimbursement rates

      2008 operating costs method

      a detailed introduction to the method used for the annual vehicle operating costs study.

      vehicle reimbursement rates

      Handy at tax time, these rates give you an idea of the cost of running a car

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        The 2008 vehicle reimbursement rates are indicative of the cost to private motorists to own and operate their own vehicle for business use, and are intended as a guide.

         

         Vehicle type

         Average cents/km

         Average weekly cost

         Light (up to 1.6ltr)

         47.4

         $136.75

         Small (1.6ltr to 2ltr)

         58.4

         $168.41

         Medium (2ltr to 3ltr)

         73.8

         $212.88

         Large (3ltr and over)

         81.4

         $234.92

         Compact 4WD

         75.6

         $218.15

         Medium 4WD & 7 Seaters

         89.1

        $256.96

         Large 4WD

         126.1

         $363.63