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Please explain the tax implications of compensation in the form of salary and wages from the perspectives of the employee and employer.

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Chapter8: Current And Contingent Liabilities

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Fringe benefits are in addition to the compensation that companies give to their employees. It is an additional benefit above the stated salary. It helps to keep the employees of the firm motivated as sometimes the only salary is not enough to retain the quality employees of the firm. There are different types of fringe benefits. Fringe benefits are given in both private as well as public enterprises.

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