On T4E, it shows amount paid and repayment amount (0%). It doesnt show income tax paid. Is it common to be paid mat leave with no tax? Did they not take tax off payments?

[halifaxy]

My wife only received payments in the form of mat/parental leave last year. Her entire income is noted on the T4E, but it ends up being a repayment of $1,500. Since its the government paying the benefit, shouldn't they take enough tax off to not have to repay a large chunk at tax time? On the T4E it only shows total payments and repayment (0%) but doesn't show any amount for taxes paid. This seems sloppy from the government, as it would be a pretty basic calculation to take off the proper amount of tax every week. Is this correct or is it possible the T4E isn't complete?

[TurboTaxMary-Ann1 · Accepted solution]

You would need to contact Service Canada that issues the T4E slip to verify that the amounts entered are accurate.