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Tax exemption for travel expenses of members of local authorities

This Tax Information and Impact Note is about tax exemption for travel expenses of members of local authorities.

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Tax exemption for travel expenses of members of local authorities

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The measure will introduce a new exemption from income tax for travel expenses paid to councillors by their local authority. There will be a corresponding National Insurance contributions disregard.

Published 10 December 2014