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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.

CRA Moving to Email Communications in 2015

The new T1 return includes a space to send the taxpayer’s email address to CRA.

Expensive But Worth It

Recently, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) levied interest and gross negligence penalties against five taxpayers who were shareholders and operators of a family restaurant.

Should OAS be deferred?

This is a continuation from last week's article, "Are You Planning Retirement for your Clients?"

Farmers: Year-End Tax Review Saves Money

Are you spending enough time consulting with your clients who are unincorporated Farmers and Fishers? 

“This course exceeded my expectations”

Port Elgin, Ontario’s Marlene Donaldson recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation course with Knowledge Bureau in order to better understand tax changes for the current income tax year as well as to update her skills to better prepare for the upcoming season.

Five Tips To Help You Recharge

We have all heard people say they would rather be at work than take a holiday. 
 
 
 
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?

  • Yes
    23 votes
    100%
  • No
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    0%