Taxable Benefit
Expenses
Co-operators will pay for all reasonable expenses for accommodation, meals and scheduled entertainment including taxes and gratuities during the published dates of the conference event. It is the recipient’s responsibility to plan travel and cover the expenses for additional guest traveling to Mexico, in addition to the one guest that will attend the conference. Any other expenses associated with attending the conference not specifically referenced in this document are at the expense of the recipient; for example, passport costs will not be reimbursed.
Breakdown for the taxable benefit for the recipient vs. the guest
*Upon registration each recipient will be asked to provide the method of transportation to and from the airport. Recipients and guest will be reimbursed up to $100/person/day on travel to and from the airport and $50/person/day on meals/snacks while travelling. You and your leader will receive expense instructions via email prior to the conference dates to expense both costs for you and your guest.
| Items | Recipient Receives | Guest Receives |
| Travel to and from the airport* | Yes | Yes |
| Meals on travel days* | Yes | Yes |
| Flight | Yes | Yes |
| Accommodation at the all- inclusive resort: this includes your stay, meals, and drinks on site, within the program dates of May 26-29. | Yes | With the recipient only |
| Accommodations outside of the program dates | At an additional cost | At an additional cost |
| Activities within the program | Yes | Yes |
| Activities outside of the program | No | No |
| Upgrades at an additional cost | No | No |
Tipping at the Resort
Corporately The Co-operators Group Limited (“Co-operators”), its subsidiaries, affiliates (as applicable) and Lorandus will manage the overall tip out with the resort. If you wish to tip for service at the resort (“optional tipping”) this can be done at your own discretion. Optional tipping on site at the resort will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Taxable Benefit Information
Taxable benefit amounts are taxed as a “bonus payment”, often the taxes can range from 30-50% off your pay, which aligns with the CRA Guidelines we need to adhere to.
According to The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), whether or not a benefit is taxable “depends on whether an employee or officer receives an economic advantage that can be measured in money, and whether that individual is the primary beneficiary of the benefit”. Where a benefit is found to be taxable, it must be included as part of the benefactor’s employment income when the benefit is received or enjoyed. As the BRAVO conference is a recognition event, elements of it may be considered a taxable benefit.
Recipients: The majority of the cost of your attendance and participation at the BRAVO conference will not be a taxable benefit as there are a number of networking, business, and training sessions to attend.
Guest: If you choose to bring a guest with you to the BRAVO conference, this will result in a taxable benefit being applied on the recipient’s paystub on August 15 and 29, 2025 of the total cost of the conference for the guest (if applicable). This cost includes flight, meals, and activities, as well as the cash stipends given to you and your guests for meals which in 2025, per person cost is approximately $2500-$3000. The exact taxable benefit amounts owed by each recipient are based on various pay factors. If you’re interested in estimate the taxable benefit amount, please use the Payroll Deductions Online Calculator – Canada.ca.