Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it related to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Factors affecting the tax charge for the year
The company enoys the benefit of "mutual" tax status and accordingly is not liable to taxation in respect of any surpluses arise from charges levied on members. The company is however liable to corporation tax in respect of any surpluses which may arise from services provided to non members, investment income and chargable gains. There were no factors affecting future tax charges.