What is insurance premium tax?

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a mandatory UK government tax charged on most insurance policies, including professional indemnity insurance.

Currently set at 12%, it is not the same as VAT. Unfortunately, it can't be claimed back. It is an indirect tax accounted for by insurance companies on most classes of insurance and recovered as a levy against each policy sold. It accounts for approximately £ 6 billion in tax receipts annually.

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