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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.

Cross-Border Taxation Updated to Reflect Tax Changes and More - ENROL NOW AND SAVE!

Operating across national borders is easier and more common than ever, driven by technology and economic changes that make it appealing for individuals and businesses to purchase investment property globally.

Transferring University Costs to Supporters

Let’s face it, we all appreciated the financial support we got when we were struggling students. For those contributing financially to someone else’s post-secondary education, those kind family sacrifices can bring tax rewards even though the amounts have neither risen nor been indexed recently.

Distinguished Advisor Conference Dissects Benefits Of Human And Robo-Advice

New value propositions are cropping up for investors everywhere today. . . but humans are not the only ones delivering. Is Robo-advice a competitive threat or a potential competitive advantage to advisors in multi-generation planning? 

Seven Important Stats About Canada’s Cultural Diversity

A diverse client base can present some challenges to financial advisors, but also many opportunities, especially if you embrace diversity and tailor your practice to the needs of Canada’s changing demographics. New stats will be interesting to you if you plan to grow with this exciting new market, especially with young families.

Claiming Tuition for Post-Secondary Education

If you have a university bound student in your home this year, there is plenty of good tax news to help with the financial burden. Once again, it’s important to be aware of opportunities to save or recoup some money, and remember to keep all receipts!

Claiming the Monthly Education Amount

Today certain tax credits have been enhanced to help both full-time and part-time students while they are studying, including the monthly education amount. Only one education amount may be claimed for each month: the full-time amount or the part-time amount.   Here’s the criteria behind the numbers students will find on their Form T2202A, required to make the claim:
 
 
 
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
    338 votes
    69.55%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.45%