[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] Flu vaccinations are exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) if they are provided to employees either through a clinic set up on work premises, or where a voucher is given to the employee to use at their doctor or another clinic. This is because the vaccinations fall under a specific exemption targeting a health and [...]
[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12" column_style="light"][fsn_text] The amount of Fringe Benefit Tax payable depends on the value of the motor vehicle benefit. Sounds simple enough right? However the common complaint about Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is that calculating the correct FBT rate for vehicles (one of the most common employee benefits) is way too complex. Mistakes arise from not properly understanding the circumstances in [...]
[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] A common complaint made by employers is that the amount of time it takes to meet their FBT obligations is disproportionate to the amount of tax it actually generates. This frustration is arguably borne out in the number of mistakes that are often made when calculating the amount of FBT payable. A good [...]
Employer Provided Carparks Employers are required to pay FBT on non-cash benefits provided to staff. However, like most taxes, there are exemptions. It is important to be aware of the exemptions to ensure FBT is not overpaid. One such exemption provides that benefits (other than travel, accommodation or clothing) provided and used on the employer’s [...]
