Summary
1.This section introduces a new exemption for expenses which are paid or reimbursed by an employer where the employee would be due a deduction under Chapters 2 or 5 of Part 5 of the Income Tax (Earnings & Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA). It also provides an exemption in respect of benefits treated as earnings under the benefits code for which there is a deductible amount under Chapter 3 of Part 5 ITEPA. The legislation came into force on 6 April 2016.