Employee Bonuses and Fringe Benefits Tax
Posted 23 Jul '15
Posted 23 Jul '15
Giving your employees bonuses to reward their work is a great incentive for boosting team morale, showing your appreciation and creating a positive work place. However, you should be aware that providing gifts instead of increasing their salary may make you subject to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT).
Fringe Benefit Tax is a tax that employers pay on certain non-cash benefits they provide to their employees, their employee’s family and/or other associates, that may be included as part of their total remuneration package.
It is important to understand there are benefits that will attract FBT and benefits that are exempt from FBT. Gifts and small incentives for employees under $300 in value that are not frequently provided will generally be classed as a minor benefit by the ATO. Minor benefits are exempt from the FBT. Keep in mind, those GST credits cannot be claimed for these purchases nor included as a tax deductible expense.
Minor benefit gift/small incentive examples
Gift/Small Incentive not classed as a minor benefit and subject to FBT
If you are providing your employees with additional benefits you can learn how to calculate your FBT via the ATO website here.
If you are not sure if you are paying your employees fringe benefits and wish to discuss this with us, please contact Empire Accountants on 3117 3736 or www.empireaccountants.com.au
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