SE00510 - Emoluments of employees and office holders: introduction

Section 19(1)1 ICTA 1988

Income which an individual receives from an office or employment is charged to tax under 'Schedule E'.

Schedule E is set out in Section 19(1) ICTA 1988.

Paragraph 1 of Schedule E deals with income from offices and employments. It is referred to in this manual as Section 19(1)1.

Section 19(1)1 applies to all employees and office holders, whatever their rate of pay. It charges tax on 'emoluments' from an office or employment. You will find the detailed guidance on this subject arranged as follows:

SE00520Meaning of 'emoluments'
SE00600Meaning of 'from an office or employment'
SE00610Important principles
SE00620Lump sum payments chargeable under Section 19(1)1
SE01000List of particular items
SE42200 onwardsBasis of assessment
SE31610 onwardsDeductions from emoluments