There will be a contest where there is a prize of exercise equipment and package for membership etc. The total value is $3500 per package and 6 will be given away. How is something like that taxed for the employee as well as the the taxation to the employer?
How is an exercise equipment package taxed for employees as well as the company?
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Hello!
Monetary prizes, awards, bonuses and gift certificates, including
achievement awards, are generally considered taxable compensation
subject to federal and state income tax withholding, unemployment tax,
and FICA taxes.
The IRS guidance can be found at: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p525#en_US_2017_publink1000229090
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