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@jesustricks
> I can imagine the sociopathic higher ups thinking "is this how you thank us?" about the people that complained.
Our higher-ups hate this as much as we do. We used to have decent give-a-ways throughout the year (step challenges, ect), but the company stopped doing them just because of forced taxation of the employees. -
@Gregozor2121
> If it is a PRIZE you should pay for it FULLY
Company should cover that.
Our 'BS Meter' was triggered, so we looked up the IRS tax code ourselves and yep, company was right. Not only are they forced to tax the employee, they company can't cover the taxes either.
Only thing the company can give employees tax-free is food. And oh boy, do we have nice catered meals (on the special occasions). Starbucks coffee (don't judge, it used to be cheap Maxwell house), random boxes of snacks in the break room, bananas, apples, tangerines, etc.
Awkward holiday party story?
Not sure how awkward this is, but our company gives away some fairly nice 'prizes' at the party. Several big screen TVs, KC Royals/St. Louis Cardinals game tickets, etc, etc.
A few years ago, tax laws forces us to charge the employee tax on the items given away at the party (taxed as part of their salary). Awkward part was HR didn't tell anyone until nearly all the prizes were given out.
HRMgr: "Oh, by the way, this year we are forced to include the price of the item as part of your salary so the appropriate taxes are taken out. If you have any questions, come see me on Monday."
I swear I could hear several "WTF"'s from various tables and (to me) awkward silence.
The HR manager sent an apology email to the company saying he should have let everyone know before the party so individuals could make an informed decision about whether or not they wanted to accept the prize.
rant
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