The festive season is a time many businesses like to acknowledge their staff with Christmas parties, gifts, or end-of-year celebrations. While these gestures are great for morale, they can quickly become confusing when it comes to tax, deductions, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). This blog breaks down what is and isn’t claimable, how the ATO classifies Christmas staff expenses, and the common traps we see businesses fall into every December. 📌 The Quick Summary on Christmas St

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