Section 343 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c.1) provides for a deduction from the earnings of an employment for an amount paid in respect of a professional fee. “Professional fee” means a fee mentioned in the Table in subsection (2) of the section. Under subsections (3) and (4) of section 343 the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may by order add fees to the Table.

This Order adds to the Table the fees payable under the Gambling Act 2005 (c.19) on the application for or variation of a personal licence, and any fee payable under section 132 of that Act. Section 127 of that Act explains the nature of a personal licence.

A Tax Information and Impact Note covering this instrument will be published on the HMRC website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/thelibrary/tiins.htm.