Run the benefits in kind report for a basis period

This article explains how to use the benefits in kind report, which lists all the benefits in kind recorded for the selected basis period. The report is for information only, and filters are available to narrow the results.

The benefits in kind report lists all the benefits in kind recorded for the selected basis period. The report is purely for information purposes only an gives an indication of which employees should have an Appendix 8A form produced at the end of the basis period. The electronic lodgement and reporting to the IRAS is covered under the IRAS Lodgement report.

More about entering benefits in kind can be found in Payroll platform: Importing other income and/or benefits

The following filters are available:

• Basis period
• Employing Entity - this filter will only show if a business has employing entities set up
• Employee - uses the employee's 'preferred name' if one has been entered on their Employee file > Details page
• Employee Default Location - refers to the employee's default location as set on their Employee file > Pay run defaults page

In addition to the Employee NRIC/FIN number, Employee name and Employing Entity, the benefits in kind data has been separated into 4 categories, as per the Appendix 8A form. They are:

1. Place of residence:
   1. Address
   2. Period of occupation
   3. No. of employees
      
      
      
      
2. Accommodation and related benefits:
   1. Annual value
   2. Furnished
   3. Rent paid (Employer)
   4. Rent paid (Employee)
   5. Utilities
   6. Driver
   7. Upkeep
      
      
      
3. Hotel accommodation
   1. Cost
   2. Employee paid
      
      
      
      
4. Others
   1. Incidentals
   2. Interest
   3. Insurance
   4. Holidays
   5. Education
   6. Fees
   7. Gains
   8. Motor vehicle
   9. Car benefits
   10. Other
       
       

The report can be displayed on screen or exported to excel.