IPT01400 - Obtaining further help and information

In addition to this manual, there are other sources of information that you can turn to for help.

Public Notice

is a general guide to the tax and also provides advice for businesses and their representatives on registration for IPT.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp LIPTO network

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp IPT base is small and specific. We have been able to bring together a network of officers, experienced in dealing with insurers and their VAT and IPT affairs. It is important to use this network to help you resolve a query as this helps to maintain equity of treatment for all insurers.

Unit of Expertise (UoE)

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Insurance UoE is based in London, and provides advice on IPT as well as the VAT exemption for insurance and related services. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is a dedicated Insurance UoE page on the Intranet and they operate a telephone help-line for HMRC staff.

Please note that names and telephone numbers of UoE staff must not be given out to members of the public.

Deductions & Financial Services (VAT & IPT) Team

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Team has policy responsibility for IPT, in addition to the VAT exemptions for Insurance and Financial Services - more details at IPT08100. In this manual, the team is called the ‘Deductions & Financial Services Teamâ€� or ‘D&FSâ€�.

If you need advice from Policy or want to submit a case for consideration, please use the guidance on the policy website.

Any queries regarding IPT should be discussed with the UoE in the first instance before contacting Policy, or submitting a PG1.

Please note that names of telephone numbers of Policy staff must not be given out to members of the public.