Accomodation

[RedEarth]

Thanks Oldgirl, that makes a lot more sense. It's not something I expect to affect me but it's good to get a reasonable explanation of what it all means.

[oldgirl]

quote:Originally posted by BAJR Host

asked about the nominal charge with the tax.... a definite No-No..

"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers

Cool, it was just an afterthought!

[trowelfodder]

Can I muddy the water a little by also chipping in that it is my understanding that if you are in b&b accomodation then you are not liable to pay tax on that, and then subsistance becomes much easier to justify as you are forced to eat out each night?

Maybe until this is properly sorted then you may actually be better off in a b&b........

:face-huh:

[BAJR Host]

I am also getting news about a deposition that companies can make where this would have stopped tax liability - anyone know?

"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers

[trowelfodder]

Including one where they accept liability for the tax bill and pay it rather than passing it on to the staff!

[voice of reason]

picking up the tax liability would surely then be a taxable benefit, on which tax would be payable (and so on ad infinitum)!

and as for giving people differential pay because of their personal tax situation - that simply isn't going to happen.

[BAJR Host]

I checked.... if they were to accept the mistake, then they could pay an ex gratia.. which would not be, given the original job was for free accomodation.... therefore the company has offered soemthing which in reality did not exist. The individual would still have to pay, however any payment from the company (in this case only) would not be taxable.

It is however, not a way to 'get round' the future problem. It relates specifically to this... SO if you offer free accomodation, which turn out not to be free at all... ie.. you are actually paying for it, and are taxed on that extra cash... the company who offeres free accom, which is not, is open to challange. (if the Union is feeling strong for example)

"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers