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Tax treatment of the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and Horizon Shortfall Scheme Fixed Sum Award

This tax information and impact note explains that compensation payments made to postmasters are exempt from various taxes.

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Compensation payments made to postmasters in the Horizon Conviction Redress Scheme and Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Fixed Sum Award are exempt from Income Tax, National Insurance contributions, Capital Gains Tax and relieved from Inheritance Tax. HSS Fixed Sum Award payments are also exempted from Corporation Tax.

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Published 26 July 2024

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