{"id":999980006,"date":"2026-02-09T11:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999980006"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:58:27","slug":"expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How to account for Tet gift expenses for customers: issue proper invoices, deduct VAT, and avoid expense disallowance."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Lunar New Year holiday, many businesses allocate large budgets for customer gifts, but they often encounter three familiar obstacles: <\/span><b>Issuing invoices that are not genuine.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Inconsistent VAT processing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>The documentation is insufficient to be eligible for tax deductions when settling corporate income tax.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article helps CFOs and the finance team. <\/span><b>Properly categorize the cost of Tet gifts for customers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardize the process from budgeting \u2013 approval \u2013 purchase\/receipt\/gratification \u2013 invoicing \u2013 payment, with accompanying guidelines. <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/hach-toan-chi-phi-mua-qua-tet-cho-nhan-vien\/\">Accounting for Tet gift expenses<\/a> for customers according to each situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an \u201caudit-ready\u201d checklist. The article also shows how Bizzi supports the automation of invoice control, budgeting, and document reconciliation to reduce risk at its source.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_la_gi_So_sanh_voi_chi_phi_khuyen_mai_tiep_khach_phuc_loi_nhan_vien\" >What are the costs of Tet gifts for customers? How does this compare to the costs of promotions, entertainment, and employee benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_khong\" >Are the expenses for Tet gifts given to customers deductible when calculating corporate income tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Tang_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_phai_xuat_hoa_don_khong\" >Do I need to issue an invoice when giving Tet gifts to customers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Qua_Tet_tang_khach_hang_co_phai_tinh_VAT_dau_ra_khong\" >Are Tet gifts given to customers subject to output VAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Playbook_kiem_soat_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_tu_ngan_sach_den_thanh_toan\" >Playbook controls the cost of Lunar New Year gifts for customers, from budget to payment.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Lam_sao_kiem_soat_ngan_sach_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_theo_phong_ban\" >How can we control the budget for Tet gifts for customers by department?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#1_Thiet_ke_ngan_sach_theo_cost_center\" >1. Design a budget using a cost center approach.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#2_Ap_dung_nguong_kiem_soat_hard_cap_soft_cap\" >2. Apply control thresholds (hard cap &amp; soft cap)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#3_Theo_doi_KPI_ngan_sach_theo_thoi_gian_thuc\" >3. Monitor budget KPIs in real time.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Lam_sao_tranh_hoa_don_rui_ro_tu_nha_cung_cap_qua_Tet\" >How to avoid risky invoices from Tet gift suppliers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#1_Cac_dau_hieu_hoa_don_rui_ro_thuong_gap\" >1. Common signs of a risky invoice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#2_Checklist_kiem_soat_nha_cung_cap\" >2. Supplier Control Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Khi_nao_can_doi_chieu_PO%E2%80%93GR%E2%80%93Invoice_cho_qua_Tet_so_luong_lon\" >When is it necessary to compare the Purchase Order, Gross Price, and Invoice for large quantities of Tet gifts?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#1_Khi_nao_bat_buoc_3-way_matching\" >1. When is 3-way matching mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#2_Cac_loai_lech_thuong_gap\" >2. Common types of misalignment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#3_Chi_so_CFO_nen_theo_doi\" >3. Key metrics CFOs should monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Hach_toan_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_trong_tung_truong_hop_nhu_the_nao\" >How should the cost of Tet gifts for customers be accounted for in each specific case?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Hach_toan_qua_Tet_mua_tang_ngay_cho_khach_hang_khong_qua_kho\" >Accounting for Tet gifts purchased and given directly to customers (not going through inventory).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Hach_toan_qua_Tet_nhap_kho_roi_tang_khach_hang\" >Accounting for Tet gifts that have been received into inventory and then given to customers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Hach_toan_qua_Tet_la_voucher_hoac_dich_vu\" >Accounting for Tet gifts that are vouchers or services.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Quyet_toan_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_can_nhung_ho_so_gi\" >What documents are needed to settle the cost of Tet gifts for customers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#1_Ho_so_phe_duyet_ngan_sach_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cduoc_phep_chi%E2%80%9D\" >1. Approval and budget documents (proof of &quot;authorized spending&quot;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#2_Ho_so_mua_sam_thuc_hien_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cco_giao_dich_that%E2%80%9D\" >2. Procurement and execution records (proof that \u201ctransactions actually took place\u201d)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#3_Ho_so_hoa_don_VAT_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Chop_le_ve_thue%E2%80%9D\" >3. Invoice and VAT documents (proof of tax validity)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#4_Ho_so_thanh_toan_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cdu_dieu_kien_TNDN%E2%80%9D\" >4. Payment documents (proof of eligibility for corporate income tax)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#5_Ho_so_ban_giao_doi_tuong_nhan_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cphuc_vu_SXKD%E2%80%9D\" >5. Handover documents &amp; recipient (proof of &quot;serving production and business&quot;)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang\" >Frequently Asked Questions about the Cost of Tet Gifts for Customers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_bi_khong_che_ty_le_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_khong\" >Is the cost of Tet gifts for customers subject to a 1% tax-to-value ratio (%) when calculating corporate income tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Tang_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_theo_chuong_trinh_khuyen_mai_co_phai_tinh_VAT_dau_ra_khong\" >Are VAT charges applicable when giving Tet gifts to customers as part of a promotional program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Qua_Tet_la_ruou_bia_hoac_hang_hoa_dac_thu_chiu_thue_khac_thi_xu_ly_hoa_don_%E2%80%93_thue_the_nao\" >What are the tax-related invoices and tax treatment for Tet gifts that are wine, beer, or other specific taxable goods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Mua_qua_Tet_nhieu_hoa_don_nho_tach_le_co_rui_ro_gi\" >What are the risks involved in buying Tet gifts in multiple small, separate invoices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_can_danh_sach_nguoi_nhan_va_bien_ban_ban_giao_khong\" >Do the expenses for Tet gifts for customers require a list of recipients and a handover record?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Neu_qua_Tet_da_tang_khach_hang_nhung_hoa_don_dau_vao_ve_sau_Tet_co_bi_loai_chi_phi_khong\" >If Tet gifts have already been given to customers but the input invoices are received after Tet, will these expenses be disallowed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_anh_huong_dong_tien_nhu_the_nao_va_CFO_nen_theo_doi_chi_so_nao\" >How do Lunar New Year gift expenses affect cash flow, and which metrics should CFOs monitor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Bizzi_ho_tro_gi_khi_doanh_nghiep_xu_ly_hang_tram_hoac_hang_nghin_hoa_don_qua_Tet\" >What support does Bizzi offer when businesses process hundreds or thousands of Tet gift invoices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Hoa_don_dien_tu_qua_Tet_can_luu_bao_lau_va_luu_the_nao_de_tra_cuu_nhanh\" >How long should electronic invoices for Tet gifts be stored, and how should they be stored for quick retrieval?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-for-customers-during-tet-lunar-new-year\/#Ket_luan_Kiem_soat_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_khong_chi_la_%E2%80%9Cdung_thue%E2%80%9D_ma_la_bai_toan_quan_tri\" >Conclusion: Controlling the cost of Tet gifts for customers is not just about &quot;tax compliance,&quot; but a management challenge.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_la_gi_So_sanh_voi_chi_phi_khuyen_mai_tiep_khach_phuc_loi_nhan_vien\"><\/span><b>What are the costs of Tet gifts for customers? How does this compare to the costs of promotions, entertainment, and employee benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cost of Tet gifts for customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This refers to the expenses businesses use to purchase or give gifts to show appreciation, maintain relationships, or stimulate sales for customers during the Lunar New Year. The key point isn&#039;t the name, but the substance. <\/span><b>business nature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because each type of cost entails a different way of handling it. <\/span><b>Invoice \u2013 VAT \u2013 Corporate Income Tax \u2013 Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If classified according to principle <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">substance over form<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tet gifts can fall under the categories of giving\/showing appreciation (donating, gifting), legitimate commercial promotions, free gifts included with sales, or sponsorship for partners. The same gift box, if it&#039;s a registered promotional program, will have completely different invoice issuance and VAT processing compared to a simple gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of form, Tet gifts can be physical goods, services, vouchers\/e-vouchers, or even cashback. In terms of recipients, it&#039;s necessary to distinguish between corporate and individual customers, as the handover procedures and tax risks (especially in specific situations) are not the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality, many mistakes happen because of businesses. <\/span><b>jump straight into the accounting entries.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without agreeing on a classification framework from the outset. An effective approach is to construct a mandatory classification system in four dimensions: <\/span><b>Nature of the gift \u2192 Invoice obligation \u2192 Output VAT \u2192 Input VAT deduction right \u2192 Minimum documentation \u2192 Commonly used accounting accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the correct source code significantly reduces the risk of expenses being disallowed during the final accounting process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of operation, Bizzi allows Finance to set it up. <\/span><b>Campaign\/Cost Center \u201cTet Gifts for Customers 20XX\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement classification rules (gifts, promotions, complimentary items) right from the moment the expenditure request is generated. All subsequent documents are tagged with a campaign code, ensuring consistent record retrieval until the end of the period.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999980007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999980007\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999980007\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1.png\" alt=\"Tet holiday expenses for customers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"903\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1-1024x771.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1-1536x1156.png 1536w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-1-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999980007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using the correct source code significantly reduces the risk of expenses being disallowed during the final accounting process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the nature of the expense has been correctly categorized, the next question that CFOs always ask is: is this expense deductible when calculating corporate income tax?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_khong\"><\/span><b>Are the expenses for Tet gifts given to customers deductible when calculating corporate income tax?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In principle, the cost of giving Tet gifts to customers is included in the calculation. <a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/cac-chi-phi-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn\/\">deductible expenses<\/a>If the invoice is for business purposes, it must have a valid invoice and supporting documents and meet the payment conditions. For invoices of 20 million VND or more, businesses are required to have non-cash payment documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality, meeting the &quot;deductible&quot; conditions isn&#039;t difficult, but it&#039;s easy to overlook them during the peak year-end season. Expenses need to clearly demonstrate a connection to business operations (e.g., customer appreciation programs, target customer lists), invoices must be valid from active suppliers, payments must be made according to regulations, and there must be documentation of the handover\/receipt of gifts in batches or as part of a program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a CFO&#039;s perspective, spending on Tet gifts is not just a compliance issue, but also a matter of &quot;real money.&quot; When expenses qualify, businesses benefit from a tax shield equal to the deductible expense multiplied by the corporate income tax rate. Conversely, if there is a risk of the expense being disallowed, the risk-adjusted cost will increase significantly due to additional taxes, penalties, and late payment fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi helps control this issue by automatically assigning an Eligible\/Not eligible for CIT deduction status to each invoice based on the documentation checklist. Invoices over 20 million VND lacking transfer documentation will be &quot;Hold&quot; immediately in the system, instead of only being detected during settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting the corporate income tax requirements is only half the story. The most likely penalty lies in the obligation to issue invoices when giving gifts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tang_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_phai_xuat_hoa_don_khong\"><\/span><b>Do I need to issue an invoice when giving Tet gifts to customers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When businesses provide goods or services as gifts, donations, or promotions, they are still required to issue electronic invoices in accordance with regulations. The difference lies in whether the Tet gift constitutes a legitimate promotional activity in accordance with commercial law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Tet gifts that are essentially presents\/gifts of appreciation, businesses issue invoices as with regular sales, and output VAT is usually generated according to the tax rate of the goods. For legally compliant promotions, invoices must still be issued, but the promotional items can be recorded at a unit price of 0 if all program documentation is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common mistake is recording a unit price of 0 for gifts that are not promotional items, leading to the risk of VAT arrears. A safer approach is to build a decision tree: whether the program qualifies as a legitimate promotion \u2192 how to invoice and handle VAT accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi helps standardize by creating metadata templates for each program type. When the Bizzi Bot detects a description of &quot;gift&quot; but with a unit price of 0, the system will alert the Finance department to review it before declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing the correct invoices isn&#039;t enough. The next issue is handling the input and output VAT for Tet gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999980009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999980009\" style=\"width: 1173px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999980009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Tet holiday expenses for customers\" width=\"1173\" height=\"813\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3.jpeg 1173w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3-1024x710.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3-768x532.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-3-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1173px) 100vw, 1173px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999980009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When businesses provide goods or services as gifts, donations, or promotional items, they are still required to issue electronic invoices in accordance with regulations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qua_Tet_tang_khach_hang_co_phai_tinh_VAT_dau_ra_khong\"><\/span><b>Are Tet gifts given to customers subject to output VAT?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input VAT on Tet gifts can be deductible if it serves business production activities and is supported by sufficient documentation. However, when <\/span><b>gift\/donation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses often have to <\/span><b>calculate output VAT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>taxable price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is the price of similar or equivalent goods or services at the time of occurrence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major risks arise when <\/span><b>The purchase price is significantly different from the market price.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper documentation, a business may face tax assessments. A &quot;price variance defense pack&quot; including market quotes, framework agreements, discount programs, or marketplace data can significantly reduce this risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi assists by comparing the purchase price on the invoice with internal benchmarks. When the difference exceeds a threshold, the system requests additional documentation before finalizing the VAT declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once corporate income tax and VAT have been properly handled, the challenge shifts to managing the entire operational process.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playbook_kiem_soat_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_tu_ngan_sach_den_thanh_toan\"><\/span><b>Playbook controls the cost of Lunar New Year gifts for customers, from budget to payment.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective control <\/span><b>Cost of Tet gifts for customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can&#039;t just stop at accounting. A standard playbook needs to follow this sequence: <\/span><b>Budget \u2192 Expenditure Request \u2192 Approval \u2192 Purchase Order \u2192 Grand Prize \u2192 Invoice \u2192 Payment \u2192 Reconciliation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, &quot;break points&quot; often occur in off-list purchases, missing purchase orders\/clearance items, or payments made before reconciliation. CFOs should monitor metrics such as: <\/span><b>Budget Utilization %, 3-way match rate %, Eligible expense rate %<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To detect risks early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi acts as the &quot;data backbone&quot;: Bizzi Expense controls budgets and approves expenditures; Bizzi Bot automatically extracts and reconciles invoices; Bizzi AR\/AP only allows payment when the invoice has been processed and exceptions have been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lam_sao_kiem_soat_ngan_sach_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_theo_phong_ban\"><\/span><b>How can we control the budget for Tet gifts for customers by department?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common mistake is just <\/span><b>total budget at the company level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, expenses are incurred in Sales, Marketing, Branches, etc. This leaves the CFO only realizing they&#039;ve &quot;run out of budget&quot; when it&#039;s already too late. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective control needs to take place. <\/span><b>before spending<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not when reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Thiet_ke_ngan_sach_theo_cost_center\"><\/span><b>1. Design a budget using a cost center approach.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The budget for Tet gifts should be divided as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department (Sales key account, Marketing, Branch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer group (A\/B\/C)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific campaign<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps to clarify the answer: <\/span><b>How much is each department spending on Tet gifts?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ap_dung_nguong_kiem_soat_hard_cap_soft_cap\"><\/span><b>2. Apply control thresholds (hard cap &amp; soft cap)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% budget: warning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% Budget: Expenditure lock or mandatory CFO approval<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of banning spending entirely, <\/span><b>soft cap + higher approval level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps to provide both flexibility and risk control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Theo_doi_KPI_ngan_sach_theo_thoi_gian_thuc\"><\/span><b>3. Monitor budget KPIs in real time.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CFO should be able to see:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget Utilization % = Actual \/ Budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecast vs Actual<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exception rate (expenditure exceeding or outside the policy)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bizzi Expense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Display real-time budget dashboards by department\/campaign, no need to wait until the end of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999980008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999980008\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999980008 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tet holiday expenses for customers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chi-phi-qua-tet-cho-khach-hang-2-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999980008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Effectively controlling the cost of Tet gifts for customers cannot be limited to just accounting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lam_sao_tranh_hoa_don_rui_ro_tu_nha_cung_cap_qua_Tet\"><\/span><b>How to avoid risky invoices from Tet gift suppliers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tet gifts are a &quot;peak season&quot; for risky invoices, especially for new or small-scale suppliers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cac_dau_hieu_hoa_don_rui_ro_thuong_gap\"><\/span><b>1. Common signs of a risky invoice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">NCC is newly established and has little history.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The price is unusually low compared to the market.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Issuing invoices for goods with different product categories.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Splitting invoices to avoid the 20 million VND threshold.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Change the receiving account close to the payment date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all red flags during tax settlement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Checklist_kiem_soat_nha_cung_cap\"><\/span><b>2. Supplier Control Checklist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Businesses should check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">MST status is active<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Contract \/ Quotation \/ Delivery Capacity<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Consistent payment account information<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Transaction history by campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bizzi Bot automatically scores supplier risk based on invoice data and transaction behavior, helping Finance to &quot;filter&quot; from the start.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khi_nao_can_doi_chieu_PO%E2%80%93GR%E2%80%93Invoice_cho_qua_Tet_so_luong_lon\"><\/span><b>When is it necessary to compare the Purchase Order, Gross Price, and Invoice for large quantities of Tet gifts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With large-scale Lunar New Year gift programs, simply looking at the invoice isn&#039;t enough. The biggest risk lies in the discrepancy between the order placed, the received goods, and the invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Khi_nao_bat_buoc_3-way_matching\"><\/span><b>1. When is 3-way matching mandatory?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PO\u2013GR\u2013Invoice reconciliation should be applied when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great value<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large quantity, delivery in multiple installments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through warehouse or multiple delivery points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a risk of underdelivery\/incorrect delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cac_loai_lech_thuong_gap\"><\/span><b>2. Common types of misalignment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity discrepancies: underdelivery, overdelivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price discrepancy: Invoice is higher than Purchase Order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrong item: not the approved gift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper reconciliation, the risk of fraudulent payments or incorrect expense recording is very high.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chi_so_CFO_nen_theo_doi\"><\/span><b>3. Key metrics CFOs should monitor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-way match rate %<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exception cycle time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The invoice value is being held due to a discrepancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi automatically matches the Purchase Order\u2013Gr\u2013Invoice, creates an exception case, and blocks payment until it&#039;s processed, instead of &quot;detecting the issue after the money has already gone.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hach_toan_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_trong_tung_truong_hop_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span><b>How should the cost of Tet gifts for customers be accounted for in each specific case?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for Tet (Lunar New Year) gift expenses depends on whether the gift goes through inventory, whether it&#039;s a physical item or a voucher\/service, and how VAT is handled. A single accounting entry should not be used for all cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hach_toan_qua_Tet_mua_tang_ngay_cho_khach_hang_khong_qua_kho\"><\/span><b>Accounting for Tet gifts purchased and given directly to customers (not going through inventory).<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, businesses typically record it directly as selling expenses or administrative expenses, while also tracking input VAT if it is eligible for deduction. The documentation must demonstrate the business purpose, valid payment, and a list of recipients for each batch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bizzi helps consolidate all documents into batch audit packs, which is very useful during the settlement process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hach_toan_qua_Tet_nhap_kho_roi_tang_khach_hang\"><\/span><b>Accounting for Tet gifts that have been received into inventory and then given to customers.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When gifts are received into inventory, the business records them as inventory and only recognizes the expense when they are given away as gifts. Quantity reconciliation by batch is mandatory to avoid losses. This is a case where 3-way matching and inventory reconciliation should be applied.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hach_toan_qua_Tet_la_voucher_hoac_dich_vu\"><\/span><b>Accounting for Tet gifts that are vouchers or services.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vouchers\/e-vouchers should be considered in terms of their &quot;right to use&quot; nature. Businesses need to determine when to recognize expenses, especially for unused vouchers at the end of the period. A clear internal accounting policy for vouchers helps avoid disputes during settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quyet_toan_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_can_nhung_ho_so_gi\"><\/span><b>What documents are needed to settle the cost of Tet gifts for customers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the tax settlement phase, the tax authorities don&#039;t ask &quot;which account did you use for accounting?&quot;, but rather: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is this expenditure real, reasonable, serving production and business purposes, and how is it controlled?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, expense settlement records for Tet gifts for customers need to be standardized according to operational logic, not just a collection of disparate invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, a Tet gift campaign equals a complete settlement document, where each invoice is just one link in the chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ho_so_phe_duyet_ngan_sach_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cduoc_phep_chi%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>1. Approval and budget documents (proof of &quot;authorized spending&quot;)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something many businesses overlook, but it&#039;s crucial when asked &quot;why did you spend this amount?&quot;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision \/ Email \/ Proposal for a Tet (Lunar New Year) gift program for customers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budgets are approved by campaign\/department\/customer group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval matrix: who proposes \u2013 who approves \u2013 within what limits of approval<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose: To demonstrate that expenses are controlled and not arbitrary expenditures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi: saves all approval logs, timestamps, and approvers for each cost center \u2192 creates a clear audit trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ho_so_mua_sam_thuc_hien_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cco_giao_dich_that%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>2. Procurement and execution records (proof that \u201ctransactions actually took place\u201d)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the purchasing model, this set of documents may vary, but the logic always follows this sequence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposal to buy \/ PR (if any)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase Order or Gift Contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery\/Receipt Record \/ GR \/ Warehouse Receipt (if processed through a warehouse)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch gift list<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With large quantities of gifts, the lack of GR (General Receipt) or batch delivery records is a major risk factor. Bizzi allows all these documents to be grouped by campaign code and batch, preventing each department from storing them in a different way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ho_so_hoa_don_VAT_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Chop_le_ve_thue%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>3. Invoice and VAT documents (proof of tax validity)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a mandatory section when settling accounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid electronic invoice (Tax ID, product name, tax rate accurately reflecting the nature of the gift\/promotion)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For gifts\/donations: sales invoice (if VAT is involved)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For promotional purposes: promotional program documents accompanied by invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common mistakes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record the unit price as 0 for gifts that are not promotional items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inconsistency between the description of goods and the nature of the costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi Bot automatically alerts you to these risky invoice templates as soon as it receives an invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ho_so_thanh_toan_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cdu_dieu_kien_TNDN%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>4. Payment documents (proof of eligibility for corporate income tax)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially important for invoices of 20 million VND or more:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment authorization\/transfer statement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recipient&#039;s information matches the supplier&#039;s information on the invoice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No cash payments, no roundabout payment methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of non-cash payment documentation is the leading reason for expense rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ho_so_ban_giao_doi_tuong_nhan_chung_minh_%E2%80%9Cphuc_vu_SXKD%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>5. Handover documents &amp; recipient (proof of &quot;serving production and business&quot;)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very important feature, even though the law doesn&#039;t always explicitly state that it&#039;s &quot;mandatory&quot;:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of customers receiving gifts (by group or by batch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal handover record<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map gift \u2192 program \u2192 target<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This documentation helps answer the tax authorities&#039; core question: &quot;Where did the gifts go and what business activity were they used for?&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions about the Cost of Tet Gifts for Customers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is information regarding the cost of Tet gifts for customers or accounting for Tet gift expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_bi_khong_che_ty_le_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_khong\"><\/span><b>Is the cost of Tet gifts for customers subject to a 1% tax-to-value ratio (%) when calculating corporate income tax?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the cost of Tet gifts for customers... <\/span><b>No longer constrained by the &quot;% ceiling&quot;.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As previously understood, the focus when settling corporate income tax is whether the expense meets the conditions. <\/span><b>Deductible slip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to Circular 96\/2015, including: related to production and business activities, does it have <\/span><b>supporting documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Valid and payment made according to regulations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the CFO&#039;s perspective, the risk lies not in the spending ratio but in... <\/span><b>The ability to demonstrate the purpose and reasonableness of the expenditure when audited.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tang_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_theo_chuong_trinh_khuyen_mai_co_phai_tinh_VAT_dau_ra_khong\"><\/span><b>Are VAT charges applicable when giving Tet gifts to customers as part of a promotional program?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Tet gifts are given within certain limits <\/span><b>The promotional program complies with regulations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The VAT treatment differs from that of regular gifts. Businesses still have to issue invoices, but... <\/span><b>The taxable value may be zero.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with a complete promotional program file.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The issues that CFOs need to be aware of are: <\/span><b>How to record an invoice (invoice line price = 0)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and accompanying legal documents, because even a slight procedural error can result in retroactive collection of VAT on output.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qua_Tet_la_ruou_bia_hoac_hang_hoa_dac_thu_chiu_thue_khac_thi_xu_ly_hoa_don_%E2%80%93_thue_the_nao\"><\/span><b>What are the tax-related invoices and tax treatment for Tet gifts that are wine, beer, or other specific taxable goods?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><b>special goods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For items such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, or goods subject to excise tax, businesses must apply the applicable regulations. <\/span><b>Tax rate by item<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Accordingly, even when used for gifts or promotions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In terms of governance, the CFO should request <\/span><b>Separate the category of specific items in the Tet gift policy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid mixing them with regular gifts due to the risk. <\/span><b>compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> significantly higher when settled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mua_qua_Tet_nhieu_hoa_don_nho_tach_le_co_rui_ro_gi\"><\/span><b>What are the risks involved in buying Tet gifts in multiple small, separate invoices?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing multiple small invoices from the same supplier may raise suspicions with the tax authorities. <\/span><b>split invoice pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to circumvent payment conditions or internal control thresholds. From a financial control perspective, the CFO should manage according to <\/span><b>vendor aggregation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the total value for each Tet gift campaign, instead of looking at each individual invoice, while also combining mechanisms. <\/span><b>anomaly detection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to detect abnormalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_co_can_danh_sach_nguoi_nhan_va_bien_ban_ban_giao_khong\"><\/span><b>Do the expenses for Tet gifts for customers require a list of recipients and a handover record?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legally, this is not a mandatory document in all cases, but in practice, <\/span><b>recipient list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>handleover minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is very strong evidence to demonstrate the business purpose and the reasonableness of the expenditure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially when settling accounts, linking Tet gifts with <\/span><b>specific target audience and specific program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps make the settlement documents a complete set. <\/span><b>audit pack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complete, significantly reducing the risk of expense exclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neu_qua_Tet_da_tang_khach_hang_nhung_hoa_don_dau_vao_ve_sau_Tet_co_bi_loai_chi_phi_khong\"><\/span><b>If Tet gifts have already been given to customers but the input invoices are received after Tet, will these expenses be disallowed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core issue lies in <\/span><b>cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the ability to prove <\/span><b>actual time of occurrence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the business has a handover record, delivery documents before Tet (Lunar New Year), and a policy for recording expenses accordingly. <\/span><b>accrual<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expenditure still has a valid basis for acceptance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The CFO needs to ensure the process. <\/span><b>period closing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consistency is key, avoiding situations where the handling varies each year, which can lead to risks when comparing periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_anh_huong_dong_tien_nhu_the_nao_va_CFO_nen_theo_doi_chi_so_nao\"><\/span><b>How do Lunar New Year gift expenses affect cash flow, and which metrics should CFOs monitor?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In accounting terms, expenses can be recorded accrually, but <\/span><b>cash out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This also depends on the actual payment schedule with the supplier. The CFO should monitor this. <\/span><b>AP aging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, short-term cash flow plan and especially <\/span><b>after-tax cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess the actual cost after tax.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not properly controlled, Tet gifts \u2013 even if intended for marketing purposes \u2013 can still put significant pressure on businesses. <\/span><b>cashflow planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> end of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bizzi_ho_tro_gi_khi_doanh_nghiep_xu_ly_hang_tram_hoac_hang_nghin_hoa_don_qua_Tet\"><\/span><b>What support does Bizzi offer when businesses process hundreds or thousands of Tet gift invoices?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In actual operation, the risk doesn&#039;t come from a single bill, but from... <\/span><b>large volume of invoices in a short period of time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi Bot uses <\/span><b>OCR\/RPA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To automatically extract data and alert you to invoice risks, Bizzi Expense helps you control your budget and approve spending. <\/span><b>real-time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> campaign-specific; while Bizzi AR\/AP support <\/span><b>3-way matching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block payment if the invoice does not meet the eligibility requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach helps CFOs control Tet gift costs at the grassroots level. <\/span><b>system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regardless of manual inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979927\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mo-hinh-kinh-doanh-la-gi-5.png\" alt=\"Tet holiday expenses for customers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mo-hinh-kinh-doanh-la-gi-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mo-hinh-kinh-doanh-la-gi-5-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mo-hinh-kinh-doanh-la-gi-5-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mo-hinh-kinh-doanh-la-gi-5-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bizzi Bot helps process and categorize large volumes of invoices in a short amount of time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoa_don_dien_tu_qua_Tet_can_luu_bao_lau_va_luu_the_nao_de_tra_cuu_nhanh\"><\/span><b>How long should electronic invoices for Tet gifts be stored, and how should they be stored for quick retrieval?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic invoices are important accounting documents and typically require a minimum number of copies to be stored. <\/span><b>10 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to regulations. However, for businesses with multiple Tet gift campaigns, the issue is not just about storage, but also about... <\/span><b>Quick access during inspection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CFO should request that invoices be kept as follows: <\/span><b>campaign\/batch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attach <\/span><b>metadata indexing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sufficient to ensure <\/span><b>audit trail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clearly, this avoids wasting time on manual review when inspectors are present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan_Kiem_soat_chi_phi_qua_Tet_cho_khach_hang_khong_chi_la_%E2%80%9Cdung_thue%E2%80%9D_ma_la_bai_toan_quan_tri\"><\/span><b>Conclusion: Controlling the cost of Tet gifts for customers is not just about &quot;tax compliance,&quot; but a management challenge.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><b>Cost of Tet gifts for customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is not a single, momentary expense, but part of a customer care and retention strategy, directly impacting deductible expenses, tax obligations, and year-end cash flow. Businesses that don&#039;t fully understand this nature should be cautious. <\/span><b>Cost of giving Tet gifts to customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From invoicing methods and VAT processing to documentation and timing of recording, the risks extend beyond simply having expenses disallowed; they can also lead to retroactive collection, penalties, and the pressure of providing explanations during final settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a CFO&#039;s perspective, the problem... <\/span><b>Accounting for the cost of Tet gifts for customers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A systems-based approach is needed: clear policies, consistent approval, verification, and archiving processes, and centralized data for tracking by campaign, department, and vendor. This is precisely where manual tools like Excel or fragmented email processing easily create blind spots in control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, Bizzi acts as a financial control infrastructure for Tet gift expenses: from Bizzi Expense to help manage budgets and approve expenditures in real time, Bizzi Bot to support reading and verifying invoices and alerting to risks, to Bizzi AR\/AP ensuring reconciliation and payment according to conditions. 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