Is my early redemption of Leave Replacement (GCR) Award taxable?
Answer:
Early redemption of GCR Award is subject to income tax under subsection 4(b) of the Income Tax Act 1967 (ACP) as part of gross income from employment under paragraph 13(1)(a) of the ITA. This income will be taxable in the year of assessment in which the GCR cash award is received.