Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?

Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”.  A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?   

Unincorporated small businesses have tax preparation and planning requirements that are unique. These small business owners will be looking to you for sound advice during tax time.

Canada is not immune to the problems plaguing global economies and recent government releases quantify the extent of the impact.

Many provinces have issued their fall fiscal updates and the same thing ails them as ails the federal government.

I like to donate to my favorite causes in December. It makes me feel great because it benefits others. The fact it lessens my tax liability is but an added benefit.

If the federal government decides to crack down on “aggressive” tax avoidance transactions, does it signal a sea change for advisors or is it really much ado about nothing?

Imposing taxes retroactively seems contrary to a rational, moral approach to taxation, but it is legal.