What Internal Revenue Code and Regulations govern the distribution of gift and bank cards?
Only specifically excluded items can be excluded from gross income. Internal Revenue Code Section 132 (a) lists the fringe benefits that can be excluded. The IRS has given additional guidance with Treasury Regulation,ยง1.132-6 (c), specifically addressing gift cards as a form of compensation not excludable under section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS has further reinforced this position with Technical Advice Memorandum 200437030.