Relocation expenses and benefits: NICs example  

An employee is relocated to a new job in May 2003. The employer pays the following relocation expenses and provides the following benefits within the time limit.

   

£

1

Legal and estate agent's fees

2,500

2

Removal costs

1,000

3

Travel costs for visiting the new location

500

4

Temporary living accommodation

3,000

5

School fees for the children of the employee

3,000

6

Domestic goods purchased by the employer to replace items unsuitable for use in the new home

2,500

7

Landscape gardening provided by the employer

1,500

 

Total

14,000

NICs liability

  • Class 1 NICs on item 5 (£3,000) because school fees are not an exempt removal expense
  • Class 1A NICs on item 7 (£1,500) because gardening services are not an exempt removal benefit
  • Class 1A NICs are also due on £1,500 because relocation expenses and benefits have been paid in excess of the prescribed £8,000 maximum

    Total paid

    £14,000

    less items 5 and 7 liable for NICs

    £4,500

    less maximum

    £8,000

    Excess of amount paid over exempt expenses and benefits

    £1,500

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