What type of deduction is the cycle to work scheme?

The Cycle to Work Scheme (generally known as the Bike to Work Scheme) is a tax incentive scheme to encourage employees to cycle to work. Under the scheme an employer can pay for a new bicycle (including bicycle accessories) and the employee then repays the cost in regular instalments from their gross salary.

Does the cycle to work scheme cost the employer anything?

Does the scheme cost anything for an Employer to implement? The scheme is free of charge to set up and costs nothing to run. The Employer makes the initial purchase and then leases the bike/equipment to the Employee via a salary sacrifice, until the full amount is recovered.

Is Cycle to Work scheme all year round?

Below we’ve listed three reasons as to why our cycle to work scheme works all year round. The winter months bring great benefits. These savings, combined with the tax and National Insurance savings of a Cycle to Work scheme, can reduce the cost of a new bike significantly – making winter the perfect season for cycling.

Who does the cycle to work scheme?

Cyclescheme, a service provider selected by Queen Mary, use local independent bike shops to help supply the right package of bike, accessories and safety equipment with expert advice. The scheme uses a voucher system (bikes purchased by cash are not accepted in the scheme).

Is the cycle to work scheme worth it?

However, it is still widely used and, according to national cycling charity Cycling UK, very worth it. Sam Jones at Cycling UK told us: “We’re absolutely pro the Cycle to Work scheme – you make a saving, it helps people spread the cost out over time, and it helps employers and employees think about cycling.”

Can you pay off cycle scheme early?

If an employee leaves the scheme early, the bike or equipment will remain the property of the employer. Alternatively, to make repayment more manageable for the outgoing employee, the employer could split it over a longer period. This would require a new agreement to be drawn up and signed by both parties.

How do I know if my employer is in the cycle to work scheme?

You can search for your employer by name our homepage. If you still cannot find them your best bet is to ask your boss or HR contact or contact Cyclescheme.

Can you get 2 bikes on the cycle to work scheme?

No. The scheme works because it’s your bike and you are riding it to work (generating your tax break) – you cannot get a bike for anybody else. However, it is worth noting that you can get more than 1 bike on the scheme as long as they are both for your commute.

Is the Cyclescheme worth it?

The savings aren’t worth it Nope: you’ll save more with Cyclescheme. You don’t pay income tax or national insurance on the bike as its cost is deduced from your gross salary, saving you 32% (standard rate taxpayers) or 42% (higher rate taxpayers).

What happens at end of cycle to work scheme?

What happens at the end of the Cycle to Work agreement? Technically, you’ve hired your bike from the scheme for the length of your agreement and you’ve got a few options at the end of it: Enter into a new agreement, paying a small deposit to rehire the bike. Buy the bike from the scheme.

How many months do you pay cycle to work scheme?

You can make the End of Hire payment after 48 months instead. You make the same 12 monthly payments initially, then take out an Extended Use Agreement that Cyclescheme will sort for you. You then pay a much lower fee to transfer ownership because the bike has depreciated in value.

What happens at end of Cyclescheme?

At the end of the ‘Own it later’ period, no further action or payment is required if you wish to keep the equipment – we simply retain your deposit and transfer ownership to you. Cyclescheme refunds the deposit if you do not wish to keep the equipment. Ownership doesn’t have to be expensive.

How does cycle to work scheme benefit employer?

1 A Cycle to Work scheme can benefit both the employer and the employee. 4.2 If the scheme meets the relevant criteria it can benefit from a tax exemption introduced under Section 244 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003. Since a portion of the salary is foregone, the employee pays less tax and National

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Who are the providers of cycle to work?

Aneurin Bevan Health Board has used Cycle Solutions as its contracted partner to deliver our Cycle to Work scheme under salary sacrifice arrangements since the Health Board began its first scheme in July 2009.

Can you have more than one bike on cycle to work scheme?

However, it is worth noting that you can get more than 1 bike on the scheme as long as they are both for your commute. For example, if you need a hybrid for regular commuting and a folding bike for city meetings or a bike for summer and a bike for winter, it’s acceptable to get both at once.