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Guide: Taxing Benefits in the UK

This guide is designed to support teams of any size to grow their understanding and knowledge of employee benefits and tax in the UK. We always recommend you to seek specific advice for your business from your finance team and/or advisors. Tax is notoriously tricky and what may work for some companies might not be suitable for others.

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So, what are normally considered employee benefits?

Employment benefits are perks or advantages that an employee receives from their employer in addition to their salary or wages. These benefits can include things like private health insurance, gym memberships, allowances and bonuses.

How are they taxed?

Employment benefits are subject to tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) in the UK. However, not all benefits are taxed in the same way. Some benefits are tax-free, while others are taxed differently depending on the benefit.

What's tax-free?

Some employment benefits are tax-free in the UK. These include things like workplace pensions, snacks and onsite meals, some mental health benefits like therapy, and courses relating to an employee's job.

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