Tip 60 - Did you receive any non-taxable employment gifts or awards?

Employees may receive two tax-free non-cash gifts per year from their employer for special occasions such as birthdays, marriages, and Christmas. The total cost of these gifts cannot exceed $500 per year.

Employees may also receive two tax-free non-cash achievement awards per year, providing the total cost does not exceed $500.

As part of a company wide policy of promoting employee computer literacy, your employer may also provide computers and unlimited internet access to its employees tax free.

 

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