Is Christmas Lunch to Staff Tax Deductible?

The cost of providing the Christmas lunch for staff will be tax deductible.

The lunch can be tax free for the employees if it is in the form of an annual event or number of events to which all the staff are invited. However, you should try to limit the annual cost to £150 per head, counting all those who actually attend the event. If the costs exceed £150 per head (including VAT) your employees will be taxed on the total cost per head (not the excess above £150) as a benefit in kind.

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