New Year gift
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The tax administration allows a New Year gift of up to €40 to be given to staff and volunteers, free of social security contributions and taxes.
2022[edit]
Wikimedia Belgium wants to express her gratitude for the volunteer work produced during the past year.
Therefore, we would like to give a New-year present. Legally we can offer a present of 40 €, tax-free and free of social security contributions. For practical reasons, we propose that we transfer this amount via a bank account, so we do not have administrative and practical headaches with cadeauxcheques. We understand cash is less attractive, but it is much functional. Eventually volunteers could offer themselves a nice present…
2023[edit]
Dear Wikipedia volunteer,
In 2023, you took the liberty of submitting an expense report for an activity in which your commitment as a volunteer for Wikipedia, or another Wikimedia project, was crucial.
Therefore, the board of Wikimedia Belgium would like to thank you warmly.
We have therefore transferred 40 € to your bank account, exempt from social security contributions and taxes.
It may be less appealing than a real gift, but this method is more practical and allows you to treat yourself to a gift of your choice.