Explanatory Notes

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 1

6th March 2003

Commentary on Sections

Example 3

£150(Pe) – £50(E) = £100
Chapter 7: Taxable Benefits: Loans
Overview
Section 173: Loans to which this Chapter applies

665.This section describes the loans to which the Chapter applies. It derives from section 160 of ICTA.

666.Subsection (1) applies this Chapter to loans if they are employment-related.

667.Subsection (2) defines “loan” and sets out what is meant by making a loan.

668.Subsection (3) is a reminder that sections 288 and 289 of this Act (limited exemption for certain bridging loans connected with employment moves) may mitigate the charge under these provisions.