Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Make employer-funded gym membership tax free for employees and employers

Closed 57 signatures

What the petition asks

Employers pay class 1a NIC for this employee benefit.
I believe it is time gym membership was tax deductible and neither employees or employers should pay tax on it.
The UK Government has said exercise is good for mental health and people's well being. I believe therefore gyms are an essential service in anyone’s life and if people want to do it, they should not be penalised for it tax wise.

Timeline

1 Nov 2021 Petition opened for signatures
1 May 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 57
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 1 Nov 2021
Closed 1 May 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.