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Confirmed:  The CCR for Small Business is Tax Free

Ottawa has confirmed that the CCR for Small Business received by eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) will be tax free for the 2019-20 to 2023-24 fuel charge years, as will the final payment for the 2024-2025 fuel charge year.  Draft legislation was released on June 30, 2025 with this announcement; and will be introduced for law making in Parliament this Fall.   Some of the more significant details are discussed below.

Taxable and Non Taxable Auto Allowances and Benefits

  Reasonable motor vehicle allowances are not taxable if it is reasonable.

Employers’ Treatment of GST/HST on Employees Taxable Benefits

Some employee taxable benefits are subject to GST/HST, while others are not.

New Legislation: The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2

New legislation from the Department of Finance, The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2, received Royal Assent on December 17.

Improving Economic Potential:  A Smart Financial Goal

Happy New Year!  What’s your “economic potential” in 2015? 

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

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    100%
  • No
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