Part 20General calculation rules

Chapter 1Restriction of deductions

Employee benefit contributions

1291Making of “employee benefit contributions”

1

For the purposes of section 1290 an “employee benefit contribution” is made if, as a result of any act or omission—

a

property is held, or may be used, under an employee benefit scheme, or

b

there is an increase in the total value of property that is so held or may be so used (or a reduction in any liabilities under an employee benefit scheme).

2

For this purpose “employee benefit scheme” means a trust, scheme or other arrangement for the benefit of persons who are, or include, present or former employees of the employer.