Another question we’re being asked at the moment is “Can I claim client gifts against tax?”
Here’s the quick lowdown ↓
💬 Allowable only if:
✅ The gift costs £50 or less per person
✅ It promotes your business (e.g. has your logo or branding on it)
💬 Not allowable if it’s:
❌ Food, drink, tobacco or vouchers etc (yep, that rules out most hampers and bottles of bubbly 😅)
❌ More than £50 per person (HMRC will disallow the whole cost, not just the bit over £50!)
💡 So what works?
Think branded diaries, umbrellas, mugs, stationery, or a small thoughtful item with your business name attached.
And remember, sometimes a handwritten card or genuine message of thanks lands better than something you can’t claim anyway.
→ Bottom line: don’t let HMRC steal your Christmas spirit, but don’t gift away your profits either.