This is one that seems to come up a lot, with most forum users having a conservative view about what constitutes a legitimate training expense.
This article from the PGC/Abbey Tax seems to suggest a more inclusive view.
Language lessons are one example which I'm pretty sure we would have argued would fail the "wholly and exclusively" test.
Maybe the rules can be interpreted with a little more flexibility than has been suggested.
This article from the PGC/Abbey Tax seems to suggest a more inclusive view.
Language lessons are one example which I'm pretty sure we would have argued would fail the "wholly and exclusively" test.
The intention is to include all genuine training, in a range of competencies, which the employee would need to advance his/her career or to achieve a career move with his/her employer. For example, language training in preparation for a possible (but not agreed) move to an overseas branch would be included, but training in leisure type activities is not included unless, exceptionally, that activity has a genuine connection with work duties.
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