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Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out.  Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

Planning Required as Taxes Go Up In Ontario

True to their word, on July 14, 2014 the Ontario Government introduced the exact same budget it did 74 days ago – a budget that forced the government to the polls.

Transitioning Retirees Going Back to Work

According to a study published by Statistics Canada this year[i], approximately two-thirds of employed Canadians entered their fifties in long-term jobs.

CIBC Class Action

A class action has been granted in British Columbia against CIBC Mortgage Inc. and their penalty clause provisions of their residential mortgages.

Evelyn Jacks: Ontario Budget: Tax Planning is Critical for High Earners

Retroactive tax hikes hurt family financial plans and make it difficult for them to responsibly plan for their financial futures.

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

You live your entire life working and accumulating wealth, and are able to do whatever you like with it during your lifetime – spend, invest it, grow it, preserve it or give it away.

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

More and more Canadians are purchasing U.S. real estate for personal and/or rental use so this is a very important topic to understand before the purchase is made.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    24 votes
    18.9%
  • No
    103 votes
    81.1%