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Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors
As an employer providing meals for your employees, you have certain tax,…
You do not have to report anything to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or pay…
If the meals or vouchers you provide are not exempt, you may have to…
The following guides contain more detailed information: subsidised meals…
Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation
The Government has cut prices on the imports of everyday essentials like spices and juices to boost economic growth.
Find out the scale rate expenses for accommodation and subsistence paid to employees who travel outside of the UK.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing food and groceries for employees
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide transport subsistence expenses for employees.
Find out more information on expenses, payments and benefits that are non-taxable.
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