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kreiger-69 t1_ixe9m95 wrote

Reply to comment by GetlostMaps in MPs can claim Christmas parties on expenses for first time by rainbowarriorhere

Employees can now do this too

If you spend £100 on a christmas meal you essentially get back 20%(or whatever the rate of tax is), you don't get the whole £100 back

Edit: Maximum amount is £150 per person

What about reclaiming tax on the cost of staff entertainment?

When it comes to your employees, the cost of food and drink - whether it's free-of-charge or provided at a subsidy - can be deducted for tax purposes under the following conditions:

An annual event is held, and is open to all members of staff
The cost per head is no more than £150 including VAT
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GetlostMaps t1_ixed4gf wrote

I guess if you have to go and it's a work function that's fair. And the social pressure to go even if it's not technically demanded is pretty high. Seems reasonable.

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