Written question asked by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.
Health: Tax Allowances
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what tax and National Insurance incentives there are for employers who participate in programmes and initiatives related to the physical wellbeing of their employees.
- Answer
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There are a number of reliefs within the tax and National Insurance system for employers who support the physical wellbeing of their employees. For example, a number of benefits in kind that are related to health and wellbeing are exempted from employer National Insurance; these include eye tests, health screening, and medical check-ups.
At Autumn Statement 2013, this government also announced the introduction of a new income tax and National Insurance contributions exemption for employer funding of recommended medical treatments.
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- 2014-15
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- Health National insurance contributions Staff Tax allowances
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