What is IPT Tax?
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a tax charged on insurance
products sold in the U K. It is paid to the Customs & Excise
via the insurance company.
IPT tax is charged on insurance backed warranties that are either: -
- Given away by the motor trader as 'part of the deal'.
- Sold to the customer.
IPT has two rates.
- 5% if the product is given free of charge.
- 17.5% if the product is sold to the customer.
All Warrantyworks prices include IPT tax at 5%. We pay it to the
insurers/underwriters and they pay the Customs & Excise. You are
not involved in paying the tax to the government. But as a dealer
you must identify: -
- Which policies are given to the customer (5% tax).
- Which policies are sold to the customer (17.5%tax).
Generally invoices that show the price of the vehicle
inclusive of warranty qualify for 5% IPT and those that show the
warranty separately should be charged at 17.5%. But buyers should
check this with their accountant or the Customs & Excise before
they buy a warranty.
Collection Process
On our website IPT is set at 5% and is charged as part of the
warranty price. If you require an invoice for tax at 17.5% please
email us and advise the retail price of the warranty and we will
send you an invoice for the additional tax due.
Private Buyers:
All private buyers of warranties need to pay 5%.
Disclaimer:
These notes are provided for guidance only and no liability
can be accepted for the advice given. Customers should always
check with their local Customs & Excise office the appropriate
level of IPT tax for any warranty before it is purchased.
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