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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.

Michelle Connolly: Taking a balanced approach to decision-making

“Taxes should not wag the investment dog,” says Michelle Connolly. Nor, she adds, should investment decisions ignore potential tax consequences.

Canada’s “gender gap” is growing

Canada’s ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index has slipped, to 21 in 2012 from 18 in 2011.

The CRA goes after gifting tax shelters

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has had enough of gifting tax shelter schemes and is taking action.

Evelyn Jacks: Planning to leave work means planned savings

If early retirement — enforced or chosen — is in the cards, take advantage of employer-provided pre-retirement counseling. This tax-free benefit can save you money.

Sometimes it’s all about the proper procedure

If you are disputing a re-assessment of your income tax filing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), failing to choose the appropriate appeal procedure can prove very costly.
 
 
 
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
    336 votes
    69.42%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.58%