Examples of PHSP TAX SAVINGs
These examples below provide an estimate of a client's potential tax savings in the scenarios indicated for typical ranges of income and family medical expenses. It is not a detailed calculation, nor does it take into account all factors that determine income taxes payable. For a detailed personal tax estimate, clients should consult their tax advisor.
SELF-EMPLOYED TAXABLE INCOME 2017 MARGINAL TAX RATE (ONTARIO) |
$ 2,750 $48,000 29.65% |
Medical Tax Credit | |
Total Medical Expenses | $ 2,750 |
No tax relief on 3% of taxable income Amount eligible for tax credit |
$(1,440) $ 1,310 |
Tax Credit at 20.05% (uses lowest tax rate) |
$ 263 |
You Save | $ 263 |
Vital Health Savings Plan | |
Total Medical Expenses
Fees (10%) & premium tax (2%) Total VHSP Premiums* (fully deductible against business income) |
$2,750 $ 336 $3,086 |
Tax savings at
29.65%
(uses your highest tax rate) Less: Cost of fees and taxes |
$ 915 $ -336 |
You Save | $ 579 |
More after-tax $$ in your pocket totalling $317
SELF-EMPLOYED TAXABLE INCOME 2017 MARGINAL TAX RATE (ONTARIO) |
$ 3,800 $75,000 31.48% |
Medical Tax Credit | |
Total Medical Expenses | $ 3,800 |
No tax relief on 3% of taxable income Amount eligible for tax credit |
$(2,237) $ 1,563 |
Tax Credit at 20.05% (uses lowest tax rate) |
$ 313 |
You Save | $ 313 |
Vital Health Savings Plan | |
Total Medical Expenses
Fees (10%) & premium tax (2%) Total VHSP Premiums* (fully deductible against business income) |
$3,800 $ 464 $4,264 |
Tax savings at
31.48%
(uses your highest tax rate) Less: Cost of fees and taxes |
$1,342 $ -464 |
You Save | $ 879 |
More after-tax $$ in your pocket totalling $565
SELF-EMPLOYED TAXABLE INCOME 2017 MARGINAL TAX RATE (ONTARIO) |
$ 4,400 $96,000 43.41% |
Medical Tax Credit | |
Total Medical Expenses | $ 4,400 |
No tax relief on 3% of taxable income Amount eligible for tax credit |
$(2,237) $ 2,163 |
Tax Credit at 20.05% (uses lowest tax rate) |
$ 434 |
You Save | $ 434 |
Vital Health Savings Plan | |
Total Medical Expenses
Fees (10%) & premium tax (2%) Total VHSP Premiums* (fully deductible against business income) |
$4,400 $ 537 $4,937 |
Tax savings at
43.41%
(uses your highest tax rate) Less: Cost of fees and taxes |
$2,143 $ -537 |
You Save | $ 1606 |
More after-tax $$ in your pocket totalling $1,173
*100% deductible expense against self-employed E&OE business income, up to Family Limit