T4 Boxes
This table lists the boxes on the T4 form for which the system calculates the amount:
Box |
Contents |
Tax Type |
---|---|---|
14 |
Taxable gross |
CA |
16 |
CPP withheld |
CB |
17 |
QPP withheld |
CG |
18 |
Employment insurance withheld |
CC |
20 |
RPP Deduction amount |
Special handling code |
22 |
Income Tax withheld |
CA |
24 |
Insurable earnings |
CC |
26 |
Pensionable earnings |
CB or CG |
55 |
Employee PPIP Premiums |
CJ |
56 |
PPIP Insurable Earnings |
Gross – Tax – Deductions |
45 |
Employer-offered dental benefits |
Special handling code |
The amount in Box 14 (employment income) includes the amounts in boxes 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, and 42. The amounts in these boxes come from PDBAs that are defined through special handling.
The amount in Box 52 (pension adjustment) is entered through Pension Maintenance.
The amount in Box 73 (number of days outside of Canada) is entered through adjustments.
Box 26, CPP/QPP pensionable earnings must be completed on the T4 slip at all times, starting January 1, 2023, for the 2023 taxation year.
Box 24, EI insurable earnings must be completed on the T4 slip at all times, starting January 1, 2023, for the 2023 taxation year.
Volunteer Firefighters payment is exempt up to CAD 1,000. Report this by using code 87 in the "Other information" area of the T4 slip.