Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 section 297

Armed forces' food, drink and mess allowances

Section 297 provides that certain allowances paid to members of the armed forces from public funds are exempt from income tax, specifically those paid in lieu of food or drink and those paid as contributions towards mess expenses.

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