Point in time view as at 17/12/2014.
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003, Section 13 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The person liable for any tax on employment income under this Part is the taxable person mentioned in subsection (2) or (3).
This is subject to subsection (4).
(2)If the tax is on general earnings, “the taxable person” is the person to whose employment the earnings relate.
(3)If the tax is on specific employment income, “the taxable person” is the person in relation to whom the income is, by virtue of Part 6 [F1, 7 or 7A] or any other enactment, to count as employment income.
(4)If the tax is on general earnings received, or remitted to the United Kingdom, after the death of the person to whose employment the earnings relate, the person’s personal representatives are liable for the tax.
[F2(4A)If the tax is on specific employment income received, or remitted to the United Kingdom, after the death of the person in relation to whom the income is, by virtue of Part 7, to count as employment income, the person's personal representatives are liable for the tax.]
[F3(4B)Subject to section 554Z12, if—
(a)the tax is on specific employment income under Chapter 2 of Part 7A, and
(b)the relevant step is taken, or (if relevant) the income is remitted to the United Kingdom, after the death of A,
A's personal representatives are liable for the tax.
(4C)Terms used in subsection (4B) have the same meaning as in Part 7A.]
(5)[F4If subsection (4) [F5, (4A) or (4B) or section 554Z12(3)] applies,] the tax is accordingly to be assessed on the personal representatives and is a debt due from and payable out of the estate.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 13(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 paras. 52-59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 2 para. 7(2)
F2S. 13(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 80 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 7 para. 5(2)
F3S. 13(4B)(4C) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 paras. 52-59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 2 para. 7(3)
F4Words in s. 13(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 81 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 7 para. 5(3)
F5Words in s. 13(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 paras. 52-59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 2 para. 7(4)
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