An employer may allow an employee to buy goods from him at a
discount. The discount does not count as earnings within Section 62
ITEPA 2003 as it cannot be converted into money. The employee only
receives earnings if what they pay is less than the second-hand
value of the goods (see
EIM00540) or their cost. As regards
directors, and employees who are not lower paid, see
EIM21704.
See also
EIM64600 regarding Statement of Practice
SP4/97. The statement was drafted in consultation with
representatives of the insurance industry, but the guidance which
it contains about the treatment of commissions, cashbacks and
discounts received by employees is of general application.
