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Member update on plastic packaging tax
The plastic packaging tax comes into force on the 1 April 2022. PAGB has pulled together a brief overview of plastic packaging tax, including links to guidance. The presentation contains links to two decision tree documents, produced by HMRC, which will help to:
- Determine if plastic packaging is in scope of the tax, and
- Confirm who is required to pay tax on the plastic packaging.
HMRC is hosting two webinars which you may find useful.
Webinar 1: Introduction to plastic packaging tax
This webinar will cover how the tax will operate including:
- What plastic packaging the tax applies to
- Who is responsible for paying and accounting for the tax
- What information is needed for your tax returns and record keeping
Webinar 1 is running on Friday 18 February at 1.45 – 2.45 and Friday 25 February 1.45 – 2.45Sign up for webinar 1
Webinar 2: Administrative and technical aspects
This webinar will cover the technical points about recycled plastic and exemptions from the tax including:
- How to claim tax credits
- Allowable sources of recycled plastic
- Methods for calculating or evidencing recycled plastic content and weight of packaging components
- Supply chain responsibilities
Webinar 2 is running on Tuesday 22 February 9.45 – 10.45 and Monday 28 February 1.45 – 2.45Sign up for webinar 2Recording of both webinars will be available online afterwards, however, questions asked during the session will only be available to those who join live.
Donna CastleExecutive Director of Policy and Communicationsdonna.castle@pagb.co.uk
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