Have you ever heard what de minimis is and why it is being talked about in the legal and tax world? Basically, de minimis means very little or insignificant and does not need any further legal or regulatory actions in respect thereof. The use of de minimis principle allows the authorities not to use their resources to deal with issues which are relatively insignificant in nature. In case of taxes, there are certain levels below which different treatment can be applied in respect of the items of relatively low value. The De Minimis Tax Rule can help individuals and organizations in this regard.