28th October 2008, 01:57 PM
I checked.... if they were to accept the mistake, then they could pay an ex gratia.. which would not be, given the original job was for free accomodation.... therefore the company has offered soemthing which in reality did not exist. The individual would still have to pay, however any payment from the company (in this case only) would not be taxable.
It is however, not a way to 'get round' the future problem. It relates specifically to this... SO if you offer free accomodation, which turn out not to be free at all... ie.. you are actually paying for it, and are taxed on that extra cash... the company who offeres free accom, which is not, is open to challange. (if the Union is feeling strong for example)
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers
It is however, not a way to 'get round' the future problem. It relates specifically to this... SO if you offer free accomodation, which turn out not to be free at all... ie.. you are actually paying for it, and are taxed on that extra cash... the company who offeres free accom, which is not, is open to challange. (if the Union is feeling strong for example)
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers