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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

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

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223456
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Health National insurance contributions Staff Tax allowances
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk