“I Got a T5007 Slip!” | Do You Pay Tax on WSIB Benefits? What to Put on Your Return

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Tax season brings a slip many injured workers have never seen before, the T5007. Here is what it means and where it goes.

Are WSIB benefits taxable?

No. The WSIB's page on T5007 statements says you do not pay income tax on WSIB benefits. It also says the Canada Revenue Agency requires you to report them.

Where do I report them?

Take the amount in box 10 of your T5007 and enter it on line 14400 of your return. Then deduct the same amount on line 25000. The WSIB gives these same two lines, and the Canada Revenue Agency's page for line 25000 confirms the deduction.

If it is not taxed, why report it at all?

Because the amount is counted in your net income before it is taken back off. Net income is used to work out some credits and benefits, so the WSIB notes that your benefits may affect some tax credits you claim. Reporting it correctly keeps those amounts accurate and avoids a reassessment later.

When will I get my T5007?

The WSIB says it mails T5007 statements in January or February for the previous tax year. If yours is missing or looks wrong, call the WSIB at 1-800-387-0750 and ask for your case manager.

What if my employer kept paying me?

If your employer paid you during your claim and the WSIB repaid your employer, those payments are handled through your employer. The WSIB says employers report these advances on the employee's T4 slip, so they do not appear on a T5007 for that money.

What should I keep?

  • Every T5007 you receive.
  • Benefit statements and decision letters showing what was paid and when.
  • Any repayment records, such as Employment Insurance or a disability plan repaid from your WSIB benefits.

This article explains general rules. For your own return, a tax professional or the Canada Revenue Agency can confirm the details.

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