Every time you're tested for coronavirus at work, you will be hit with more tax under the latest rules from HMRC. Guidance published yesterday (6 July) classed the life-saving and curve flattening medical treatment in the same bracket as company cars and private medical insurance.
Worse, with some jobs requiring multiple tests the bills could mount up fast. The change in rules has seen urgent letters sent to Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to explain how this has been allowed to happen and what he plans to do about it.
Mel Stride, chair of the Treasury Committee, said: “This cannot be right. I’ve asked the Chancellor to look into this as soon as possible.” What the change means is that the cost of every test your employer pays for is