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Biodiversity: Tax Allowances

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratTreasuryTabled Answered 28 February 2025UIN 32454

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has plans to issue guidance on the tax treatment of payments received under the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme.

Answered by James Murray

The Government has established the joint HMT/HMRC working group with industry representatives to identify solutions that provide clarity on the tax treatment of ecosystem service markets, including the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme. The work of the group is currently ongoing.

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