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1. • • You cannot deduct life insurance premiums from your income taxes. If your employer pays for a life insurance, the premium paid on policy amounts above $50,000 is considered part of your taxable income. Interest generated from whole life insurance policies are not taxed until the policy is cashed out.
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   Are employee life insurance premiums taxable?

   • This section applies to current, former, and retired employees. Premiums you pay for employees' group life insurance that is not group term insurance or optional dependant life insurance are also a taxable benefit.

   Group term life insurance policies – Employer-paid premiums

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   Is life insurance taxable?

   • Life insurance is a common benefit offered by employers to provide financial protection to you and your family. Coverage amounts exceeding a threshold are considered a taxable benefit. The CRA employs a specific formula to calculate the taxable portion, adding it to your income for tax purposes.

   A guide to taxable employee benefits - Canada Life

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   Are LTCI premiums taxable?

   • For individuals: No. Employer-paid critical illness insurance and income-style long-term care insurance (LTCI) premiums are taxable employee benefits. Employer-paid premiums for disability income insurance (DI), personal health insurance and reimbursement-style LTCI are not taxable employee benefits.

   Are your insurance premiums tax-deductible? - Sun Life

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   Are life insurance premiums deductible?

   • For businesses: No. Premiums a business pays for life or health insurance aren’t deductible when the business will get the death benefit. For individuals: No. Employer-paid critical illness insurance and income-style long-term care insurance (LTCI) premiums are taxable employee benefits.

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   What is a term life insurance policy?

   • Term insurance is any life insurance under a group term life insurance policy other than insurance for which a lump-sum premium has become payable or has been paid. Life insurance for current employees would usually be term insurance, although it is sometimes provided for retired employees.

   Group term life insurance policies – Employer-paid premiums

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   Do I have to pay taxes on life insurance premiums?

   • For example, if you pay one of your employees $1,000 and also pay $200 for life insurance premiums on his behalf, you must withdraw income tax and remit payroll tax as if you paid your employee $1,200 for that pay period. Additionally, you must also deduct Canada Pension Plan contributions.

   When are Life Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible?

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   Premiums you pay for employees' group life insurance that is not group term insurance or optional dependant life insurance are also a taxable benefit.

4. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyEmployers' Guide Taxable Benefits and Allowances - Canada

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   • General information. What is a benefit, an allowance, or a reimbursement. Benefit. Your employee has received a benefit if you pay for or give something that is personal in nature
   • Automobile and motor vehicle benefits and allowances. Information on the topics discussed in this chapter can be found at: Automobile and motor vehicle benefits.
   • Other benefits and allowances. Aircraft Benefits. If you give your employee access to an aircraft for personal purposes, the employee receives a taxable benefit.
   • Housing and travel assistance benefits paid in a prescribed zone. This chapter applies to you if you meet both of the following conditions: You are an employer or a third-party payer who provides employment benefits for board, lodging, transportation, or travel assistance.

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6. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyDetermine if a benefit is taxable - Canada.ca

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   Overview: What is a taxable benefit. Determine the tax treatment of payments other than regular employment income. Date modified: 2024-07-05. This chart indicates whether the taxable allowances and benefits are subject to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and employment insurance (EI) withholdings.

   Type Of Benefits	Category
   Automobile provided by the employer	Travel expenses
   Automobile or motor vehicle benefits – ...	Travel expenses
   Motor vehicle provided by the employer	Travel expenses
   Board, lodging, housing and utilities ...	Board, lodging, housing and utilities ...

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   • Are group life and health insurance premiums taxable benefits? Some employer-paid premiums are taxable benefits. This includes: group life insurance, dependant life insurance,
   • Are group short- or long-term disability premiums taxable benefits? Employer-paid short-term disability or long-term disability premiums are not taxable benefits.
   • Are non-group insurance plans a taxable benefit? Employer contributions to a non-group insurance plan* are a taxable benefit even if the plan is for sickness, accident or disability insurance.
   • Are pension plans and Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSPs) taxable benefits? Your employer's contributions to a registered pension plan on your behalf aren't taxable.

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   Sep 25, 2020 · In most cases, life insurance premiums are considered a taxable benefit. Accordingly, you must include their value when calculating payroll and income tax for your employees.

9. www.sunlife.ca › en › insuranceAre your insurance premiums tax-deductible? - Sun Life

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   Apr 21, 2022 · April 21, 2022. Share this: Are your insurance premiums tax-deductible? By Dave Dineen. Can you get a tax break for life, health or disability insurance? Sometimes. Here’s what to ask a tax professional to find out the answers for you. On this page. When are insurance premiums tax deductible? Are these insurance premiums tax-deductible?

10. www.canadalife.com › insurance › group-benefitsA guide to taxable employee benefits - Canada Life

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    Feb 1, 2024 · Life insurance is a common benefit offered by employers to provide financial protection to you and your family. Coverage amounts exceeding a threshold are considered a taxable benefit. The CRA employs a specific formula to calculate the taxable portion, adding it to your income for tax purposes. Disability insurance.