The 7.5 hours in the classroom are just the starting point. On average, teachers are at school an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring, providing after-school help for students, attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers.
True Tax Lease Vs Non-Tax Lease. The true lease offers all of the primary benefits commonly attributed to leasing. It is a tax-oriented lease in which the Lessor claims the tax benefits of ownership through depreciation deductions, but passes through to the Lessee those benefits in the form of reduced rentals. The Lessor owns the leased equipment for the life of the contract.
Another consideration is that SBP premiums reduce the retiree's taxable income and reduce out-of-pocket costs for coverage. SBP benefits are taxed as income to the survivor however the tax rate upon receipt of the annuity will generally be less than the member's current tax rate. Most insurance plans are the reverse; premiums are paid from after-tax income, while survivors are not taxed on the proceeds.