Questions and Answers
Can company directors avail of the Small Benefit Scheme?
I am the director of a small company and giving my employees a voucher though the Small Benefit Scheme. Can I also avail of this scheme?
Proprietary Director
Salaried Director
Director who receives Directors’ Fees
Non-Exec Director who receives Dividend Income
Unpaid Directors
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Small Benefit Scheme businesses can give employees up to €1000 a year completely tax-free. In Budget 2025 it was announced that the amount that can be given tax free under the Small Benefit Scheme will be increased to €1,500. It is not immediately apparent as to whether this new amount of €1,500 will come into effect before the end of 2024. More to follow.
No, this benefit must be in the form of a voucher which can only be redeemed in exchange for goods and services.
Yes, as long as they are in receipt of “Schedule E” income from their company on which income tax, PRSI and USC is being deducted.
No, because sole traders do not receive Schedule E income from their businesses. Employees of sole traders can avail of the scheme, however.
Date published 2 Oct 2024
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