Problem
Walter, who lives in Toronto, Ontario, is the sole shareholder and sole director of Walt's Foods Inc., which is a CCPC carrying on an active business in the Province of Ontario. Walt's Foods Inc. has a GRIP balance (CRA Form T2 - Schedule 53) of $200,000, an LRIP balance of $200,000, and after-tax corporate "cash on hand" of $400,000. Walt's Foods Inc. net active business income and taxable income for the December 31, 2023 taxation year will be less than the business limit, which represents the small business deduction amount.
In 2023, Walter requires a new automobile exclusively (100%) for personal use. He needs $56,500 in additional after-tax personal income to fund the cost, which includes 13% HST, of this acquisition and he seeks those funds from Walt's Foods Inc. on January 1, 2023. Walter's 2023 taxable income will exceed $235,675 prior to the receipt of these additional funds from Walt's Foods Inc. for this purpose.
Task
In the alternative, Walt's Foods Inc. is considering the leasing on January 1, 2023, of a new automobile for an annual lease payment of $16,272, including 13% HST, which also includes an annual liability insurance coverage component of $339, including 13% HST, for the entire 2023 taxation year. What would be the amount of the standby charge taxable employment benefit to be included when calculating Walter's employment income for the 2023 taxation year? The numerical answer alone is sufficient. No calculations need be shown.