Fringe Benefits

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Definition of 'Fringe Benefits'

A collection of various benefits provided by an employer, which are exempt from taxation as long as certain conditions are met. Any employee who receives taxable fringe benefits will have to include the fair market value of the benefit in their taxable income for the year, which will be subject to tax withholdings, and social security benefits payments.
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Investopedia explains 'Fringe Benefits'

Fringe benefits commonly include health insurance, group term life coverage, education reimbursement, childcare and assistance reimbursement, cafeteria plans, employee discounts, personal use of a company owned vehicle and other similar benefits.
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'Fringe Benefits'

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    ... This process has a lot of fringe benefits for the economy as a whole. Research
    into oil substitutes creates jobs for scientists and engineers. ...

  • 10 Sources Of Nontaxable Income

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/nontaxable-invome-sources.asp
    ... is gifts from employers. These gifts are usually considered fringe benefits,
    not gifts, and are taxable. A small gift worth less ...

  • Avoid The Social Security Tax Trap

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    ... (such as from municipal bonds), 50% of the year's Social Security income, as well
    as any miscellaneous tax-free fringe benefits and exclusions to their ...

  • Designations No Retirement Planner Should Be Without

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    ... Fringe Benefits: Organizations that provide professional designations in the employee
    benefits field often provide additional benefits for their designees. ...

  • Top Tax Tips For Retirees

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    ... a job, interest, dividends, etc.) plus 50% of your net Social Security benefits,
    plus tax-exempt interest or certain tax-exempt fringe benefits or exclusions. ...

  • It's Never Too Early To Start Saving

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/younginvestors/09/young-professionals-and-savings.asp
    ... expenses. Your company may offer various fringe benefits that can chip away
    at seemingly insignificant monthly expenditures. Maybe ...

  • Ethical Investing: How To Research Ethical Investments ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/ethical-investing/ethical-investing9.asp
    ... Commitment to Workers Google states, "We provide a standard package of fringe benefits,
    but on top of that are first-class dining facilities, gyms, laundry ...

  • CFP Study Guide - Financial Planning: Process and Rules ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfp/financial-planning-process-rules/default.asp
    ... 21.4 Fringe Benefits; 21.5 Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association; 21.6
    Other Types of Plans. 22 - 28: 22. Employee Stock Options: ...

  • CFP Study Guide - Principles of Risk and Insurance - Introduction ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfp/principles-of-risk-and-insurance/default.asp
    ... 21.4 Fringe Benefits; 21.5 Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association; 21.6
    Other Types of Plans. 22 - 28: 22. Employee Stock Options: ...

  • CFP Study Guide - Principles of Risk and Insurance - The Risk ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfp/principles-of-risk-and-insurance/cfp2.asp
    ... 21.4 Fringe Benefits; 21.5 Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association; 21.6
    Other Types of Plans. 22 - 28: 22. Employee Stock Options: ...

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