Five Tax-Free Health & Welfare Benefits Employers Can Offer

I Hate Numbers: Simplifying Tax and Accounting

In this episode of I Hate Numbers, we’re diving into five powerful tax-free health and welfare benefits that employers can offer to their team. Whether you run a small business, creative agency, or a social enterprise, these perks can boost morale, reduce stress, and keep you compliant — all without adding to your tax bill.

From annual health check-ups to mental health counselling, you’ll learn how to implement these benefits, avoid benefit-in-kind traps, and make your workplace healthier without increasing payroll costs.

Episode Summary

We break down each of the five benefits, explaining how they work, the conditions you must follow, and why they’re a win-win for you and your employees. You’ll get practical examples, compliance tips, and a simple checklist to review and improve your current benefits package.

Timestamps

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• [00:00] – Introduction: Why health & welfare benefits matter and what “tax-free” really means.
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• [00:00:39] – Benefit 1: Annual health check-ups – what’s included and what’s not.
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• [00:01:40] – Benefit 2: Eye tests & glasses for screen use – how to stay compliant.
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• [00:02:44] – Benefit 3: £500 towards recommended medical treatment – conditions & evidence needed.
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• [00:03:41] – Benefit 4: Medical treatment while working overseas – rules & examples.
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• [00:04:42] – Benefit 5: Mental health and welfare counselling – what’s covered and what’s excluded.
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• [00:05:44] – Wrap-up: Why these benefits are more than “nice extras” and how to implement them.
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• [00:06:49] – Closing thoughts: Support your team, save tax, and strengthen your recruitment strategy.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode

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