Can I claim income tax relief on my fees?
Below is an extract from the Inland Revenue to the Marketing and Promotions Officer dated 4 March 2004:
'Approval under Section 18 Finance Act 1958 (now Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003) was granted to the society in 1959.
This means that members may claim tax relief for their annual membership subscriptions (core subscription).
It has been decided that this approval should be extended to include any additional annual subscription for membership of a division, section or special group.
The extension also includes any additional subscription paid by members for any of the society's publications.'
To claim, you should either list these payments in your annual tax return or write to your tax office with details of the total amounts paid, what they were and your membership number.
Your tax code will be adjusted accordingly.
For more information on how to claim, email our Subscriptions team or phone +44(0)195 221 4066.
How can I check if my course is accredited when applying for Associate membership?
If you're unsure whether your programme of study will give you eligibility for Associate membership, you need to check whether your course was accredited for your intake year.
To do this please use the Find an accredited course search function.
I’m a current student member of the BPS and want to upgrade to Associate or Graduate membership, do I need to pay an application fee?
No, if you are a current student member of the BPS who is upgrading to either associate membership or graduate membership.
We're pleased to say there's no application fee to upgrade.
How can I renew my subscription online?
Follow these steps to renew your subscription
- Sign into BPS BPS online portal
- Click on the Memberships and Subscriptions tab
- Choose Renew to pay your membership and subscription fees
What is the difference between Graduate and Full member?
For some of our members, learning and development don’t stop after completing university.
Full membership is designed for individuals who have expanded their knowledge and skills and are applying them at work. A Full member will also be eligible for graduate membership with the graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC).
Can I choose the same referee when applying for Route ‘C’?
Yes.
You can choose the same referee to complete your Knowledge Statement reference and your Competence Statement reference.