Part 8

Other reliefs
Chapter 2

Gift aid

Restrictions on associated benefits

Restrictions on associated benefits
418
1
For the purposes of section 416(7), the restrictions on benefits associated with a gift are breached if condition A or B is met.
2
Condition A is that the total value of the benefits associated with the gift exceeds the variable limit, which is—
a
in a case where the amount of the gift is £100 or less, 25% of that amount, and
b
in a case where the amount of the gift exceeds £100, the sum of £25 and 5% of the amount of the excess.
3
Condition B is that the sum of—
a
the total value of the benefits associated with the gift, and
b
the total value of the benefits (if any) associated with each relevant prior gift,
is more than £2,500.
4
“Relevant prior gift” means a gift—
a
which has already been made by the individual to the charity in the tax year, and
b
which is a qualifying donation.
5
This section needs to be read with sections 419 to 421.
Sum in s. 418(3) substituted (19.7.2011) (with effect in accordance with s. 41(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 41(1)
S. 418(2)(a)(b) substituted for s. 418(2)(a)-(c) (with effect in accordance with s. 40(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 40(1)