The fuel voucher is a classic and widely used employee benefit that is particularly appreciated in times of high mobility costs. Companies can provide their employees with regular vouchers or credit for fuel, either as a recurring benefit or on an ad hoc basis.
As a tax-privileged benefit in kind, fuel vouchers can be granted tax-free up to an amount of $50 per month, provided that the legal requirements are met and the voucher is issued for a specific purpose.
Advantages of fuel vouchers:
- Financial relief for mobility costs
- Tax- and social security contribution-free within the limits of the benefit in kind exemption
- High acceptance and direct suitability for everyday use
- Easy processing via digital voucher systems or card solutions
Not all employees can make good use of a fuel voucher, for example if they do not drive a car or work mainly from home. A flexible alternative is a smart benefit card that allows the monthly tax-free €50 to be used individually, for example for shopping, mobility, leisure, or health, depending on the different life situations within the team.