There are dangers in ITEPA 2003, s 222 if the strict time limit is ignored
KEY POINTS
- ITEPA 2003 s 222 imposes a liability if an employee does not make good a tax charge within 90 days.
- With so much talk about fairness in tax is this fair?
- Recent cases indicate that fairness in tax is not two-way.
- In Manning HMRC were given a warning by the tribunal over too “mechanistic” an approach.
- Sensible interpretations of legislation must be found.
What is the worst elephant trap in tax? One of the main contenders is surely ITEPA 2003 s 222 (formerly TA 1988 s 144A).
Section 222 applies where employers are treated as having made a notional payment to an employee and must account for income tax on this under PAYE. If the employee does not “make good” that tax to the...
Please reach out to customer services at +44 (0) 330 161 1234 or 'customer.services@lexisnexis.co.uk' for further assistance.