There’s no taxable benefit-in-kind for your employees where you spend up to £150 per head on a Christmas party or other annual function. But if your staff consists of just you, will this qualify for
a tax-free knees-up?
Published 03.11.2011
Our subscriber’s company is celebrating 25 years in business with small gifts to customers and a party for its staff. What tax deductions is it entitled to for the extra costs it incurs?
Published 03.04.2024
After landing a big contract a few months ago you treated your staff to a night on the town. The trouble is you now realise this will land them with a personal tax bill, which naturally wasn’t your
intention. How can you rescue the situation?
Published 28.04.2017
Because of the pandemic you let your gym membership lapse but you’re about to renew it. You’ve heard that there’s a tax break relating to sporting facilities if your company provides them. Is it
something you might take advantage of?
Published 18.06.2021
You’re considering providing free meals to your employees to help them with the rising cost of living. You’ll be able to buy in bulk and so access discounts not normally open to individual employees.
How will HMRC view your plans?
Published 15.05.2023
A seasonal rush on business or just a tight deadline might mean you have to ask your staff to come in at the weekend. As a sweetener you offer to buy lunch for them, but will the Taxman want a bite
out of it?
Published 12.11.2010
One of your suppliers has tickets to next year’s Olympics, and has offered a few to you free of charge. Can the directors and employees of your company use these without getting hit with a tax bill?
Published 07.09.2011
As a bit of fun and as a goodwill gesture you buy lottery tickets each week for your staff. One of your workers is telling the others that not only is this a taxable perk, but if they win the money
they receive will be taxed. Is she right?
Published 09.06.2017
You normally have an annual meal/party for your employees. However, a colleague has told you that you could give meal/gift vouchers instead and so avoid the hassle that such parties bring. Is this
true?
Published 27.09.2007