Update on entertainment costs

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This webinar is held in German.
Hospitality expenses are a popular subject in tax audits. This makes it all the more important to comply with the formal requirements of the BMF and the legislator so that these are recognized as business expenses. This training keeps you up to date with all important changes and takes into account the latest developments and legal changes in tax laws, BMF letters and BFH case law. The training also provides ample opportunity for discussion and questions to the speaker.

Contents

Hospitality costs

New requirements for entertainment expense receipts from 01.01.2023:

  • Tax classification of travel expenses for employees.
  • Tax classification of travel expenses for entrepreneurs.

Effects of hospitality on the wage tax of the recipients

Delimitation of business, company and private entertainment costs, gifts and courtesies

Provision of meals by employers or third parties (non-cash benefits tax/reduction of the meals allowance, letter M)

Hospitality for employees, business associates, customers

Reasonableness of entertainment costs

Examination of hospitality receipts:

  • What information must be provided as proof of hospitality expenses?

Book hospitality costs and tips correctly and deduct them for tax purposes

Digitization and labeling obligations for hospitality expenses

 

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • They are up to date with regard to the relevant tax laws, BMF letters and BFH case law.
  • You will be familiar with the formal requirements, scope for structuring and the need for action in the tax treatment of entertainment expenses.
  • You know which changes in tax law are coming your way and which disputes are to be expected.

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Methods

Expert trainer input, practical tips, application examples, discussion, exchange of experience and work aids.

Recommended for

The training training is aimed at travel expense accountants, supervisors, Employees in the HR department, payroll accounting and accounting who have previous experience or knowledge of the tax treatment of entertainment expenses and want to bring them up to date.

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