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Tax on transfer bonuses

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288 views 34 replies 9 participants last post by  saver777  
I don't believe this is classified as 'income', it is more of a company specific sales reward. You don't get taxed on things like cash back on purchases from credit cards, Travel points , Shoppers Optimum or Diamond and other purchase rewards programs, fees waived for holding cash balances, no tax sales events , no interest for a year, BOGO free etc or other programs.
 
Getting a discount on shreddies at the grocery store does not imply you don't have to report income from a bank promotion.

I get how you can see it this way but in my opinion the logic is not related. The incentives you describe above are a discount on expenses.

The promotions from the bank are directly related to investing your money with them over a specific period of time (otherwise known as interest).
I studied taxation ages ago. These sales inducement programs were not mentioned or in the ITA as far as I can recall. Mr. Blackhill listed a section of the ITA for inducements that relate to property or business income. Taxable benefits too were generally only from the employer so I dont think this is a taxable event. Someone can call the CRA to confirm.