Are Christmas gift cards for employees tax-free in Ireland?

Q: Are Christmas gift cards for employees tax-free in Ireland?

Yes. Under Ireland’s Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, employers can give each employee up to €1,500 in non-cash benefits per year, completely tax-free. Digital Christmas gift cards qualify as non-cash benefits, provided they are not redeemable for cash and comply with Revenue’s reporting rules.

Yes. Under Ireland’s Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, employers can give each employee up to €1,500 in non-cash benefits per year, completely tax-free. Digital Christmas gift cards qualify as non-cash benefits, provided they are not redeemable for cash and comply with Revenue’s reporting rules.