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Elli(Initiate)Initiate
17 June 2021

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but since it falls under the umbrella of Fringe Tax Benefits...

Who makes the decisions regarding what can and can't be salary sacrificed?

During COVID, restaurants were temporarily allowed to be used as 'Meals and Entertainment' for delivery as well as in-house dining and it was the first time I really got proper use out of my card. But now it's reverted back to in-restaurant dining only. (I don't really understand why. I thought it was about encouraging us to give money to restaurants. Is it actually about forcing people to eat with strangers? Or maybe it *is* about the money, but if people had the option to *not* eat with strangers then the government is afraid restaurants wouldn't bother to hire front-of-house staff or commercial properties beyond kitchen setups? Yeah, probably that last one.) Does anyone know who makes that decision/what department I can direct an appeal to?

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JodieR_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
18 June 2021

Hi @Elli,

Different states were offering vouchers for different things whilst COVID-19 was affecting the majority of Australia. This was to help inject the economy with a much needed boost whether it was for meals, entertainment or travel.

When you mention salary sacrifice under fringe benefits tax, it's determined by you and your employer to have an effective salary sacrifice arrangement. Some things are excluded fringe benefits and not included on your income statement or your return. You can contact our early engagement team in relation to your concerns, they can respond in writing to your specific scenario.

Please use the links for further assistance.

All the best.

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JodieR_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
18 June 2021

Hi @Elli,

Different states were offering vouchers for different things whilst COVID-19 was affecting the majority of Australia. This was to help inject the economy with a much needed boost whether it was for meals, entertainment or travel.

When you mention salary sacrifice under fringe benefits tax, it's determined by you and your employer to have an effective salary sacrifice arrangement. Some things are excluded fringe benefits and not included on your income statement or your return. You can contact our early engagement team in relation to your concerns, they can respond in writing to your specific scenario.

Please use the links for further assistance.

All the best.

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