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Are employer paid MSP premiums a cash taxable benefit?

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Alan R. McEwen

I’ve written about this previously, and that article sparked a few comments and some questions. It seems not everyone agrees with my understanding that employer paid MSP premiums are a cash taxable benefit, subject to EI premiums. The distinction between … Continue reading →

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Employer paid BC MSP premiums – cash or non-cash taxable benefit?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Alan R. McEwen

British Columbia is the only province in Canada where monthly premiums are used to support the public health care system. In other provinces, either the income tax system and/or an employer payroll tax is used for this purpose. While premiums … Continue reading →

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