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Q: My company has a referral programme for staff to refer new employees to the company. Is the referral reward taxable? Is it considered an employment income?
A: Yes, referral rewards are generally taxable and are treated as employment income when they are paid by your employer as part of staff incentives. The referral reward should be declared in the employee’s Form EA as part of the employment income.
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Zen Chow
YYC Tax Guru