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Fringe Benefits & Cars: A Guide for Employers
It is a common practice for organisations to allow employees to use business vehicles for private purposes. This is considered an additional benefit received by the employee that differs from their salary or wage. Such additional benefits are known as fringe benefits, and employers are entitled to pay tax on them as of 1986. In…
Who Pays Fringe Benefits Tax?
Fringe benefits tax (FBT) is paid by employers on certain benefits they provide to employees. These benefits include non-salary ‘payments’ to employees – such as gym membership payments, discounted loans, or reimbursements for expenses incurred by the employee. Sometimes these benefits may also be given to the employee’s family or other associates. FBT is payable…
The Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act of 1986 & How It Affects You
The Australian government passed the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act in 1986 to make sure that employers pay the right amount of taxes when they give their workers certain benefits. This act is important for employers because it spells out the rules and regulations for providing these benefits and makes them pay their fair share…
What Is a Fringe Benefit? A Guide
A fringe benefit is a form of compensation provided to employees that goes beyond their normal salary or wages. These benefits can include things like health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, housing allowances, education assistance programs, childcare programs, employee discounts, and more. Fringe benefits are usually provided by employers to attract and retain…
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Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax and Novated Leases
Whether you’re an employee eyeing a new car or an employer striving to boost your team’s morale, understanding novated leases as a fringe benefit and the associated tax is crucial. Why? Because it can lead to significant financial advantages and benefits for both employees and employers. Let’s find out more about novated leases, calculating their…
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Fringe Benefits Tax Rate: What You Should Know
Whether it’s a “buy nine, get the 10th coffee free” deal, happy hour, or a 12-month gym membership for the price of 11, we all love a perk! Fringe benefits are non-cash perks employers can offer sought-after prospective employees to make an employment position more desirable. But, there’s a catch- the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). …