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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

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Some companies can offer mental health support for all their employees. Something as serious as retirement planning assistance could just as soon be a benefit as providing a gym membership for employees who want to work out. Fringe benefit taxes are applicable and do need to be reported accordingly.

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

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Social security and workers’ comp, for example, aren’t usually bonus options and so are not considered fringe benefits. Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Employees can be taxed on some high-value benefits when they are considered part of the employee’s compensation package.

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Understanding Taxable Benefits In A Quick and Easy Way

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This blog will cover everything you need to know while considering taxable benefits so that you don't get caught off guard when tax time rolls around. As we know, there are many benefits provided to employees in the form of pay. But some benefits need to be taxed and added to their income. Employee discounts.

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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About ESOP Plan

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ESOP plan (employee stock ownership plan) is a form of employee compensation that provides employees with an equity stake in the company. It is also referred to as an employee stock option plan (ESOP) or an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). Let's find out!

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7 Noteworthy Fringe Benefits for your Workforce in 2020

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Most of the fringe benefits may come under the domain of taxation based on the tax rules applied in your country of operation. But, there’s also a list of few tax-exempted fringe benefits that you can consider for curating a lucrative employee benefits plan. Employee Health Insurance Benefits.

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Unlock the Best 15 Employee Perks in the US Companies

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Benefits mainly cover the basics of a standard employee package. They include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, etc. They are categorized as “extras” that employers seek to invest in to improve employees’ quality of life. This is where stock options fit into the picture.

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The A to Z Explanation About Phantom Stocks

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A phantom stock, also known as “shadow stock” or “ghost shares”, gives employees the opportunity to share in the wealth and success of the company. Companies do this by providing employees with a stake in the company's stock as well as a retirement plan to ensure they have enough money later on in life.