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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.

Estate Planning: Wills Variation – Is It Right to Change a Will?

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FIRPTA and Capital Gains on the Sale of U.S. Real Estate

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What is the Maximum Claim for the Disability Amount?

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Tax Expert Cheryl Norton Strategizes With the $800,000 Capital Gains Deduction at DAC

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Bull or No Bull: Can You Tell?

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Become More Astute In Payroll Compliance

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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%