EIM21230 – The benefits code: valuation of benefits: special rules for certain benefits

Part 3 ITEPA 2003

The general rule in EIM21102 for valuing benefits does not apply to certain items. The legislation therefore contains special rules for them. The benefits for which there are special rules and the relevant legislation and instructions are shown in the following table (all references to ITEPA 2003).

Benefit to which special rules applyRelevant legislationRelevant instructions
Asset placed at the disposal of director or employee, except in an excluded employment (except a motor car)Section 205EIM21630 onwards
Asset transferred to a director or employee, except in an excluded employment, at undervalueSections 62 and Section 206EIM21640 onwards
Facilities such as heating, lighting, cleaning, repairs etc connected with job-related living accommodationSection 315EIM21720 onwards
Income tax not deducted from directors' earningsSection 223EIM21790 onwards
Loans provided interest-free or at an interest rate less than the official ratePart 3 Chapter 7EIM26101 onwards
Loans waived or written offSection 188(2) and (3)EIM21740 onwards
Motors cars available for private usePart 3 Chapter 6EIM23001 onwards
Motor car fuel provided for private motoring in a provided carSection 149EIM23530 onwards
Scholarships awarded to members of the family of a director or an employee, except in an excluded employmentSection 212EIM30000 onwards
Shares acquired at an undervalue by reason of the employmentPart 3 Chapter 8Share Schemes Manual
Vans available for private useSection 154EIM22051 onwards