Homestay scheme extended for Commonwealth Youth Games

Monday, 18 July 2011 01:00

If your total income received for providing Homestay doesn\'t exceed £1,500 it will be exempt from income tax.

The Islands Homestay Scheme has been extended to cover the Commonwealth Games this September.

Thousands of people from 69 nations will be coming to the Island from the 7th to 14th September.

The scheme helps provide accommodation for tourists due to hotels and B&B's being fully booked.

If your total income received for providing Homestay doesn't exceed £1,500 it will be exempt from income tax.

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