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Motor Insurance: Insurance Premium Tax

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyTreasuryTabled Answered 31 July 2024UIN 1401

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review Insurance Premium Tax for car insurance.

Answered by Tulip Siddiq

IPT is a tax on general insurance premiums currently charged at two rates: a standard rate at 12%, including car insurance, and a higher rate at 20%.The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.

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