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
Part 4: Employment income: exemptions
Chapter 7: Exemptions: Removal benefits and expenses
Section 273: Conditions applicable to change of residence

1114.This section gives more details about the three conditions referred to in section 272(1)(a). The section derives from paragraph 5 of Schedule 11A to ICTA. The words in brackets in paragraphs 5(1)(b) and (c) of Schedule 11A have not been reproduced, as they do not add anything.

1115.Subsection (1) introduces the three subsections that give details of the conditions.

1116.Subsection (2) identifies the three possible events that can trigger the exemption.

1117.Subsection (3) is concerned with the reason for the change of residence.

1118.Subsection (4) contains a restriction on the application of the exemption if a change of residence would be unnecessary.