[Mears]

Why would something that is given away,free,be taxed?

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[Lurker]

“Why would something that is given away,free,be taxed?”

Excellent question.

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[lacrew]

Every time my company gives me a shirt, its taxed. Taken to the extreme, large perks like vacations can be ‘given’ to employees...of course the other extreme is this German taxman trying to tax coffee.

[Gil4]

I’m guessing they wanted it treated as a form of income and the approximate value taxed as such.

[smokingfrog]

Assuming that if it is considered to be part of an employees compensation, it can be taxed. If it’s not considered an actual meal, it can’t be taxed.

Snack free — tax free

[Flick Lives]

Why would something that is given away,free,be taxed?

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The government might look at this as a form of compensation, which would be taxable like a bonus.

Let’s face it, governments are looking to tax ever and anything.

[Red Badger]

Because......government.....................

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Same reason that here in the US if you work at a restaurant and they either give you a meal or let you take home left over food it is taxable.

If your employer gives you scratch off, gift cards or leftover promotional items like t-shirts, beach balls or key chains those are also taxable.

The government is very greedy.