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There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs.
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Group lifeinsurance premiums provided to employees over $50,000. Group-term lifeinsurance coverage. Transportation (commuting) benefits. Most taxable benefits are subject to Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, and income tax deductions. Which Benefits Are Considered Taxable? Paid vacation.
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