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15 September 2015 / Alastair Kendrick
Issue: 4518 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , Employees
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The fundamental principles of salary sacrifice schemes: what they are, how they work and their future prospects.
KEY POINTS
  • As well as tax and employment law issues salary sacrifice can also have VAT implications.
  • Due to concern on reduced National Insurance liabilities HM Treasury are actively monitoring the effect of salary sacrifice arrangements.
  • Employees entering into salary sacrifice arrangements should opt out only if there has been a “lifestyle event”.
  • The Reed Employment plc case is a reminder of the importance of correct documentation.
  • Employees should understand that they are entering into a salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Corporate discounts may mean that salary sacrifice arrangements remain attractive.
  • HMRC can provide clearance for a salary sacrifice scheme but only...

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