SE03101 - Removal or transfer costs: expenses and benefits; general

Sections 191A, 191B and Schedule 11A ICTA 1988, Extra Statutory Concession A5

Where an employee

  • takes up a job with a new employer, or
  • is transferred within an organisation, and
  • is reimbursed associated home removal costs

the costs borne by the employer or a third party may under certain circumstances be given limited exemption from the charge under Schedule E (see SE03102). The degree of exemption afforded depends upon the date the employee started the new job or was transferred.

Where the date was

  • before 6 April 1993, or
  • on or before 2 August 1993 if the employee was committed to the move before 6 April
  • 1993
  • If the job move took place in 1993/94 to 2002/03 Sections 191A, 191B and Schedule 11A apply (see SE03103)
  • For 2003/04 onwards Part 4 Chapter 7 ITEPA 2003 applies (see EIM03100).