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Tax-free trivial benefits

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Asif Patel
Oct 16, 2025
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The tax exemption for trivial benefits is a useful one as it allows employers to provide certain low-cost benefits to employees without an associated tax or National Insurance liability, such as Christmas or birthday gifts. However, not all benefits qualify, and there are some pitfalls to be wary of.

What is a ‘trivial benefit’?

To qualify as a trivial be…

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