EIM21726 - Particular benefits: heating, lighting, cleaning etc. expenses of job-related living accommodation: 10% limit: example of calculating the net amount of the earnings: exemption does not apply

The employee’s salary is £14,000 a year.

Benefits from a provided car, car fuel and a beneficial loan total £3,800.

In the year, the employer paid £900 for the heating and lighting of job-related living accommodation, which is exempt under section 99 or section 100 ITEPA 2003 (see EIM11331).

The employment income for the year will be:

Item Amount
Salary £14,000
Car, car fuel and loan benefits £3,800
Total £17,800
Heating and lighting - expense of provision £900 (which is less than 10% of £17,800 = £1,780) £900
Employment income £18,700