Automotive boss lobbies government to help small businesses facing tax offset losses

An automotive association CEO is lobbying the federal government to help small businesses who face missing out on tax offsets before June 30.

Tradies and small business owners have been racing the clock to have their utes delivered before the federal government's instant asset tax write-off threshold is wound back, with many of them concerned their vehicles won't turn up in time to be included.

"Dealers are receiving so many calls from small businesses, asking whether they can fast track the delivery of those vehicles," Australian Automotive Dealer Association CEO James Voortman told A Current Affair.

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"The problem is even in many instances when those vehicles are in Australia, they might be sitting in a port awaiting clearance and we're very fearful that that might mean that small businesses miss out."

The association is calling for the scheme to be upheld if the asset was ordered before June 30, regardless of whether it has been delivered.

"We've written to the ministers and we're awaiting a reply," Voortman said.

"We're seeking meetings and you know, we're hoping to get a good outcome."

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