Coronavirus: Workers to pay tax on tests by their employer

Coronavirus: Workers to pay tax on tests by their employer

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Workers who have coronavirus tests paid for by their employer will have to pay tax on them.

Tax authorities have confirmed that tests will be treated as a “benefit in kind”, and so will be subject to extra income tax for employees.

With some companies requiring regular tests, the tax bills will mount, Treasury Committee chairman Mel Stride has warned.

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