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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.

Empower Your Presence: By Working a Room Like a Pro

As a professional, you can work the room like a professional.

What if your Refund is a Balance Due?

If you have been shocked to find a balance due rather than a refund, be sure to file your return before midnight April 30 to avoid late filing penalties. This is an important first step in keeping more money, even if you can’t pay your bill immediately.

Knowledge Bureau Highlight: Kathy Lloyd

Meet Kathy Lloyd, MFA Succession and Estate Planning Specialist.

Win a Pot of Gold from Knowledge Bureau

We’re celebrating the Luck of the Irish all month at Knowledge Bureau.  Enter our draw for a real pot of gold! 

MB Budget:  April 30 -  Senior Sweeteners Announced

The 2015-2016 Manitoba provincial budget is scheduled to be tabled on April 30, 2015, but some of the goodies are already out of the bag.

Audit-Proofing:  It’s About the Retrieval

There is very little that sends butterflies flitting through the stomach like that little brown envelope from CRA saying “we would like to take a closer look at your tax returns.” 
 
 
 
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
    0 votes
    0%