Commentary on Sections Example 3 Ne = £5,000; Da = 183; De = 183; Smg = 0 Section 542: Exemption: offer made to public and employees
2195.This section is concerned with offers which are open to both the public and employees. Subsection (1) derives from section 68(1) of FA 1988 and introduces the basic conditions for the exemption. The exemption itself is found in subsection (2) and is from liability to income tax as earnings. It follows that the exemption does not apply to a benefit received in connection with a change or termination within Chapter 3 of Part 6 of this Act which derives from section 148 of ICTA.
2196.Subsections (3) to (6) derive from sections 68(2), (2A) and (2B) of FA 1988 and give the detailed conditions which must be satisfied in order for the exemption to apply. In contrast to the source legislation, dealing with the conditions one by one should be clearer.
2197.Subsection (7) introduces section 543 which excludes certain discounts from the exemption in this section.