If you plan on giving gifts to clients, know the rules around claiming tax deductions.
The rule of thumb is: you can only claim 50% of food and/or drink gifts, but all other gift items are 100% deductible;
Note that a gift hamper containing some – but not only – food and drink, needs to have the expense apportioned between the 50% deductible and the 100% deductible items.
Examples
| 50% deductible | Bottle of wine | Meal voucher | Christmas ham | Box of chocolates | Value of food & drink in a mixed hamper |
| 100% deductible | Set of wine glasses | Book voucher | Movie tickets | Beach towel | Value of other goods in a mixed hamper |
Fringe Benefit Tax
If you are giving gifts to staff you may also be liable for Fringe Benefit Tax.
Gifts under $300 per employee per quarter are exempt. If the total value of benefits for all employees exceeds $22,500 for the year, the full value of the benefits will be subject to FBT.
FBT rules can be complex so we advise contacting us if you are in any doubt.
