Don’t be a Scrooge by Giving a Gift Card

By Jason Fell Dec 07, 2010
Grant Thornton Ltd
  • Any item that costs about $25 or less is not taxable. This could include customized office supplies, or colorful gadgets like magnetic paperclip holders. Think personalization.
  • For the foodies in your company, consider an edible gift such as a holiday ham or baskets of assorted items like chocolate or coffee.
  • Don’t forget to consider throwing a holiday party for your employee and their guests.
  • Finally, you may be surprised to learn that occasional tickets to events are not considered taxable income, either. For sports fans, consider gifting a pair of reasonably-priced tickets to see their favorite team play. Or, if there is a theatergoer in your office, give them tickets to a coveted performance.
Grant Thornton Ltd
  • Any item that costs about $25 or less is not taxable. This could include customized office supplies, or colorful gadgets like magnetic paperclip holders. Think personalization.
  • For the foodies in your company, consider an edible gift such as a holiday ham or baskets of assorted items like chocolate or coffee.
  • Don’t forget to consider throwing a holiday party for your employee and their guests.
  • Finally, you may be surprised to learn that occasional tickets to events are not considered taxable income, either. For sports fans, consider gifting a pair of reasonably-priced tickets to see their favorite team play. Or, if there is a theatergoer in your office, give them tickets to a coveted performance.

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Jason Fell

VP, Native Content at Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Staff
Jason Fell is the VP of Native Content, managing the Entrepreneur Partner Studio, which creates dynamic and compelling content for our partners. He previously served as Entrepreneur.com's managing editor and as the technology editor prior to that.

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