Hi Karen
Seems unfair in the face of it - but, just playing devils advocate for a moment- what if it had been an extra payment to the employees Bank payment - that wouldve had to have tax and NI taken off, so what is the difference?
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Joanne
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Talking of unfair, when I worked in Corporate banking I had a diamond merchant client, who gave me a watch with diamond rounds the face as a thank you for helping him Christmas pressie......but I had to decline the gift!!!
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Joanne
Winner of Bookkeeper of the Year 2015, 2016 & 2017
Thoughts are my own/not to be regarded as official advice,which should be sought from a suitably qualified Accountant.
You should check out answers with reference to the legal position