Are board and lodging considered a taxable benefit for employees?

Allan Madan, CA

Feb 2, 2014

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Board and lodging provided to employees at unreasonably low rates are taxable benefits. In other words, if the employee paid less than fair market value (FMV) for board and lodging, the employer will need to include the T4, the FMV of the cost less the amount the employee actually paid.

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ALLAN MADAN

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Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.

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