TurboTax: Ontario Health Premiums & Tax Payable

 


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Relevant Material: "The Ontario Health Premium (OHP) is a personal levy collected through the income tax system to help fund the province's health services, while Form ON428 is the specific tax schedule used to calculate this premium as part of an individual's annual tax return. 

Significance of the Ontario Health Premium
The OHP's significance lies in its role as a dedicated revenue stream for Ontario's healthcare system: 
  • Funding Mechanism: Introduced in the 2004 budget, the premium helps fund healthcare expenditures, such as lowering wait times, improving access, and modernizing health infrastructure.
  • Income-Based Levy: Unlike the former OHIP premiums which were a flat rate, the OHP is based on an individual's taxable income, making it a progressive tax measure. Individuals earning a taxable income of more than $20,000 annually are required to pay the premium, which is capped at a maximum of $900 per year for top earners.
  • Part of Provincial Income Tax: It is not a separate bill but is included in the total Ontario income tax payable for the year, deducted at source from employees' paycheques or paid in instalments by self-employed individuals.
  • Political and Policy Discussion: The premium is often a subject of political debate, with some arguing it is a "secret" tax and calling for its abolition, while the government maintains it is a necessary contribution to the health system. 
Role of Form ON428
Form ON428, titled "Ontario Tax," is a crucial component of the personal income tax return for Ontario residents. 
  • Calculation Tool: The primary function of the chart on Form ON428 is to calculate the precise amount of OHP an individual owes based on their specific taxable income.
  • Provincial Tax Calculation: The form is also used to determine the total provincial or territorial tax owed by residents of Ontario, incorporating the health premium calculation as Step 7 of the process.
  • Integration with Federal Return: The completed form is submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with the individual's main federal tax return. 
In essence, the Ontario Health Premium is a significant fiscal policy for funding public health services, and Form ON428 is the administrative mechanism for calculating and collecting that premium through the tax system. .." (Google) 
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