u/PuppiesandRainbows5

My employee had her house burn down earlier today, and I would like to give her some money to help with everything she is going through.

Is there a way for me & her to avoid payroll taxes on this money while it is still a business deduction?

Would setting up a go fund me and having the company donate avoid this?

This is not a bonus or anything, all the firefighters were out there and there is verifiable proof about her house burning down if anyone were to question it. Unfortunately, several of her pets passed away in the fire.