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if using the actual method, can you confirm if the minor benefits exemption (less than $300 including GST per head cost) applies?;

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never assume the meal costs are automatically deductible and do not constitute sustenance;

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Try to understand how your organisation has distinguished between sustenance and meal entertainment on a day to day basis, from both a policy, accounting and tax perspective. Sample testing of transactions is a good way to see if you can rely on the general ledger postings and coding rules. Importantly, in undertaking the sample testing, it is necessary to analyse how the coding/posting takes in to account:

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Its not just about FBT, there are interactions with Income Tax and GST that require consideration and ultimately reconciliation;

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A review of general ledger transactions should be undertaken based on a trial balance review. The following general ledger codes should be reviewed:

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For meal entertainment and entertainment facility leasing expenses, there is a valuation choice between 50/50 and actual method (subject to adequate records being maintained);

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With the 2018 FBT year-end nearing, now is a good time to give some thought to managing the FBT reporting for Entertainment Expenses and working out your game plan!

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food expenses (for example, sustenance, morning teas, food and beverage)

For recreational entertainment, the 50/50 valuation method is not available. However, consideration can be given to claiming the minor benefits exemption.

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understand the substance of the event and the attendees (who attended just employees or did spouses/clients also attend?);

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Always a tricky area to review. Here are some tips when reviewing travel meals:

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bar tabs (drinks at the bar) would generally always constitute meal entertainment.

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When valuing meal entertainment using the actual method; consideration can be given to claiming the FBT exemptions for on-premises entertainment and minor benefits exemption; and

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understand the attendees and their role / relationship to your company. For example, when a non-travelling employee or client dines with a travelling employee, then there will be FBT and deductibility issues to consider;

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were there other related costs such as accommodation, meals, taxis, flights, parking, gifts, etc.

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whether any $ thresholds have been applied;

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it will be necessary to analyse the costs and where applicable, split the costs between meal entertainment, entertainment facility expenses and recreational entertainment;

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