Fringe Benefits Blitz for 2025 breaks down the complex world of fringe benefits taxation and reporting, turning confusion into clarity. In today’s competitive business climate, employers use a range of benefits to attract and retain top talent, but are you sure you’re handling those perks correctly?
From company vehicles to holiday gifts, the IRS has specific rules, and making mistakes could mean penalties, interest, or worse: audits. This fast-paced, practical CE course is designed to help payroll, HR, and accounting professionals navigate the rules for fringe benefits, both taxable and tax-free. You’ll dive into key areas like transportation allowances, working condition benefits, relocation costs, and on-site meals, examining what’s reportable and when. Packed with real-world examples and updates on current legislation, this training ensures you’re not just compliant, but confident in your payroll processes.
Areas Covered:-
- Transportation Fringe Benefits
- Meals and Lodging Benefits
- Section 132 Benefits
- Awards and Gift Policies
- Education Assistance Programs
By joining this course, you’ll gain the confidence to handle fringe benefits with accuracy and ease. Stay compliant, avoid penalties, and keep your payroll process audit-ready.
Learning Objectives:-
- Identify when a fringe benefit becomes taxable income.
- Explain the IRS-approved methods for valuing personal vehicle use.
- Discuss how meals and lodging are taxed in different scenarios.
- Differentiate between de minimis and reportable fringe benefits.
- Analyze the impact of employee-paid benefits on reporting rules.
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Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™ a firm specializing in the training of payroll professionals. With over three decades of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert is a sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States as well as served as an in-house trainer for businesses such as Sun Micro Systems, Fox Studios, Disney, the County of Riverside, and the City of Hesperia. Ms. Lambert currently produces and presents payroll-related audio seminars, webinars, and webcasts for clients, APA chapters, and business groups throughout the country. Ms. Lambert is an adjunct faculty member at Brandman University in Southern California and is the creator of and instructor for their Practical Payroll Online program, which is approved for re-certification hours by the APA.
