Written Question·Treasury·UIN 60152

Reserve Forces: Income Tax

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 19 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Kevin Bonavia

LabourStevenage

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of implementing an adjusted rate of tax for army reservists that is separate to their civilian incomes.

Answer

James Murray
The Government fully supports Reservists in volunteering for service alongside their regular employment. Accordingly, Reservists are eligible for an annual tax-free lump sum. Information on this can be found on the Army Reserves pay and benefits webpage. ...

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