CPP Module 4 Flashcards
Fringe Benefits and Other Payments
What is a de minimus fringe benefit?
an item provided to an employee that is small in value, difficult to track, occasionally provided, and not cash or cash equivalent.
What is a no additional cost benefit?
A nontaxable benefit provided by an employer that must be sold to customers and provided to the employee at no substantial cost to the employer.
What is a working condition fringe benefit?
a nontaxable fringe benefit that relates to the employee’s trade or business that is provided to an employee.
What is an accountable plan business expense?
An expense that has a business connection, is substantiated within a reasonable period, and excess advances are returned within a reasonable period.
Excess Parachute Payment
Made due to a change in ownership. Is the amount that exceeds an employee’s 5 year average compensation.
Cents per mile valuation rate is:
IRS Standard mileage rate (.67%) multiplied by personal miles driven to determine taxable value of a company provided vehicle
Vehicle value must be under $62,000
Commuting valuation rate is:
$1.50 per trip or $3.00 per day for company vehicle personal use
How is Dependent Care Assistance taxed?
Taxable when an excess of $5,000 is received during a calendar year.
What W-2 boxes are DCARE reported under?
Box 1, 3, and 5 for taxable benefits. Box 10 for all benefits.
Differential Military pay taxation
Temporary Assignment - subject to FITW, SS, Medicare, and FUTA.
Active Duty - FITW
Formula for taxable benefits (Includable Fringe Benefit Amount)
IFBA = FMV - (EPA - AEL)
FMV Fair Market Value
EPA Employee Paid Amt
AEL Amount Excluded by Law
High Cost Per Diem Rate
$309.00 per day for business travel expenses
Where are allocated tips reported on W-2?
Box 8
Restricted Stock Award taxation
Taxed on the FMV of the stock on the date restrictions end. Subject to FITW, SS, Medicare, and FUTA
Incentive Stock Option taxation
spread from the sale is not considered wages but is capital gain or loss. May result in a profit being included in taxable income.