Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out.  Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

The next quarterly tax instalment deadline is December 15.   Surprisingly, almost 30% said no to Knowledge Bureau’s November’s poll question, which asked: “Canadians who have net tax owing of more than $3,000 for 2015 and in either of 2014 or 2013 must make quarterly income tax remittances. Should this threshold be increased?”

Mark your calendars for Knowledge Bureau’s annual, comprehensive personal tax update taking place January 20-25, 2016. This day-long certificate workshop will “shake out the cobwebs” for new and returning tax practitioners in tax, bookkeeping and accounting offices and is an excellent resource for financial advisors working with clients on tax-efficient wealth planning strategies during the busy RRSP season.

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The selling of capital assets is a permanent transaction, one that can lock in gains and losses and leave taxpayers with either positive or negative tax results. Structuring transfers of assets to family members can be just as precarious, without financial guidance from learned and experienced specialists, that is.

At this year’s Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC), one of Canada’s most respected tax experts, Tim Cestnick, Managing Director of Advanced Wealth Planning at Scotiabank, offered insights into the six types of capital inherent in family wealth, and into using trusts to preserve as much financial capital as possible in a transfer of wealth.