Almost always yes....call it anything you want....something of value from your employer is taxable income. (Yes, a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas bonus, etc is taxable).
When it really isn't a gift. There is a myth out there that by giving a taxable payment a creative name, it can be treated as a gift. For example, if an employer gives his staff a check as a "token of his affection" for meeting their sales goals, it is still not a gift. Or if a neighbor gives you a thank-you $20 bill everytime you mow his lawn, it is still not a gift. I suppose a gift from illegal activities might be taxable. For example, if a bank robber gives a bank teller a gift for not identifying him in a line up, that might be taxable. Or an embezzler splits his loot with the people who fed him inside information, that might be taxable.
None of the federal rebates that you may have received would be taxable.
Typically, if an employer pays for long-term disability (LTD) premiums, the cost is not considered taxable income to the employee at the time of payment. However, if the employer pays the premiums, any disability benefits received by the employee in the future will generally be taxable. Conversely, if the employee pays for the LTD premiums with after-tax dollars, the benefits received would typically be tax-free. It's important for employers and employees to consult tax professionals for specific guidance based on individual situations.
Unearned revenue is taxable because cash has received and mostly tax authorities charge tax on amount received and not when it is earned.
A gift from whom to whom? Gifts to individuals like a family member are not taxable to the person receiving it, but may be taxable to the giver in the form of gift taxes. If large sums are gifted, you need to get professional assistance as there are ways of avoiding gift taxes if set up correctly before they are gifted. Afterward, it's too bad.
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Yes - Gift cards from employers are taxable income. They should be reported by the employer as wages and reported by the employee as income. There is an exception if the gift is de minimus, but the exception is genuinely difficult to meet.
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Generally settlements are not taxable. Some insurance payments are taxable in certain circumstances. Disability payments received on a policy that the premiums were completely paid for by your employer would be taxed as ordinary income.
When it really isn't a gift. There is a myth out there that by giving a taxable payment a creative name, it can be treated as a gift. For example, if an employer gives his staff a check as a "token of his affection" for meeting their sales goals, it is still not a gift. Or if a neighbor gives you a thank-you $20 bill everytime you mow his lawn, it is still not a gift. I suppose a gift from illegal activities might be taxable. For example, if a bank robber gives a bank teller a gift for not identifying him in a line up, that might be taxable. Or an embezzler splits his loot with the people who fed him inside information, that might be taxable.
Yes, employer-paid health benefits are generally not taxable for employees in 2016.
Yes, rent paid by an employer is generally considered taxable income for the employee.
Yes, the benefits are taxable.
The maximum non-taxable gift amount for 2022 is 16,000 per person.
* No, a wedding gift is not taxable because it's not a donation. If you own your own business you may be able to have your accountant put it under 'gift bought' and you may be lucky enough to have it made taxable, but that is up to your accountant.
Yes, free rent can be considered a taxable gift if it exceeds the annual gift tax exclusion amount set by the IRS.
Yes, all employer paid benefits and wages are taxable. There is a way around that if you are an executive. 4lifeguild