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Benefits in kindU.K.
154 General charging provision.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
155 Exceptions from the general charge.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F2Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F3155ZA Accommodation, supplies or services used in performing duties of employment.U.K.
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F3S. 155ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 57(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), s. 57(1), Sch. 10 para. 2(1)
F4Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F5155ZB Power to provide for exemption of minor benefits.U.K.
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F5S. 155ZB inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 57(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), s. 57(1), Sch. 10 para. 3(1)
F6Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F7155AA Mobile telephones.U.K.
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F7S. 155AA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 44(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1999 (c. 16), s. 44(1)
F8Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F9155A Care for children.U.K.
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F9S. 155A inserted (1990-91 and subsequent years of assessment) by Finance Act 1990 (c. 29), s. 21(1)(3)
F10Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
156 Cash equivalent of benefits charged under section 154.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F11Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F12156A Limited exemption for computer equipment.U.K.
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F12S. 156A inserted (with application in accordance with s. 45(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1999 (c. 16), s. 45(1)
F13Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
157 Cars available for private use.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F14Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F15157A Cars available for private use: cash alternative, etc.U.K.
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F15S. 157A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 43(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), s. 43(1)
F16Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
158 Car fuel.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F17Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
159 Pooled cars.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F18Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F19159AA Vans available for private use.U.K.
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F19Ss. 159AA, 159AB inserted after s. 159 (27.7.1993 with effect for the year 1993-94 and subsequent years of assessment) by 1993 c. 34, s. 73, Sch. 4 paras. 4, 8
F20Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
F21159AB Pooled vans.U.K.
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F21Ss. 159AA, 159AB inserted after s. 159 (27.7.1993 with effect for the year 1993-94 and subsequent years of assessment) by 1993 c. 34, s. 73, Sch. 4 paras. 4, 8
F22Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F23159AC Heavier commercial vehicles available for private use.U.K.
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F23S. 159AC inserted (27.7.1993 with effect for the year 1993-94 and subsequent years of assessment) by 1993 c. 34, s. 74(1)(3)
F24Ss. 153-159AC repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F25159A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F25S. 159A inserted (1991-92 and subsequent years of assessment) by Finance Act 1991 (c. 31), s. 30(2)(3)
F26S. 159A repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 44(6) of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1999 (c. 16), ss. 44(2), 139, Sch. 20 Pt. 3(9), Note
160 Beneficial loan arrangements.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F27Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
161 Exceptions from section 160.U.K.
F28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F28Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F29161A Treatment of qualifying loans.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F29S. 161A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 57(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), s. 57(1), Sch. 10 para. 4(1)
F30Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F31161B Beneficial loans: loans on ordinary commercial terms.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F31S. 161B inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 57(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), s. 57(1), Sch. 10 para. 5(1)
F32Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
162 Employee shareholdings.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F33Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
163 Expenses connected with living accommodation.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F34Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
164 Director’s tax paid by employer.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F35Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
165 Scholarships.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F36Ss. 160-168G repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 24, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
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