Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Abolish limit on tax-free spending by employers on parties and social functions
Closed
134 signatures
What the petition asks
Following the pandemic, many employers want to reward staff with a social function but companies must pay taxes on this if more than £150 per head is spent on event. The Government scrap the £150 per head cap and allow employers to spend as they see fit, tax-free.
The £150 must cover all costs of an event, including taxis, overnight accommodation and VAT. If employers spend even one penny more than this on their company party, then the entire benefit is taxable – not just the amount that exceeds the £150.
It’s time to ditch the cap on tax-free costs for staff social functions. Let UK employers give back to their people without penalising them. If you want to encourage staff, build camaraderie after so long in isolation, and support the mental health of our nation’s workers, scrap the cap.
It’s time to ditch the cap on tax-free costs for staff social functions. Let UK employers give back to their people without penalising them. If you want to encourage staff, build camaraderie after so long in isolation, and support the mental health of our nation’s workers, scrap the cap.
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
134
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
2 Nov 2021
Closed
2 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.