ATO – The Christmas Grinch…

This one gets up my goat………….  Lobby your local member about the ATO getting into the spirit of Christmas to allow the boss to claim the cost of the annual Christmas party as a business expense.

Currently the situation is up to $300 per employee is EXEMPT from Fringe Benefits tax BUT, is not a tax deduction……………..

Originally posted in December 2018 Newsletter

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