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:Government of Canada Sells General Motor Shares
On September 13, the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, confirmed reports that the Canada GEN Investment Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, sold 30 million common stock General Motors (GM) shares to BofA Merill Lynch and RBC Capital Markets in an unregistered block trade.
Students Pay More for Education
Canadian full-time students in undergraduate programs paid 3.3% more on average in tuition fees for the 2013/2014 academic year this fall than they did a year earlier.
Evelyn Jacks: Invest in Careers that Count
It’s expensive to get an education, so investing in careers that “count” both financially and for your lifestyle in the future is important.
Tax Court: Graduate Student Can be an Employee Under the EI Act
The Tax Court of Canada (TCC) recently considered whether a graduate student performing research at the University of British Columbia was an employee for the purposes of subsection 5(1) of the Employment Insurance Act.
How Do I Find the Right Tax Advisor?
Finding a tax advisor to take your family into a tax-efficient future is important.
When Do You Have a “Deemed Disposition” for Tax Purposes?
Under certain circumstances, taxation rules state that a transfer of property has occurred, even without a purchase or sale.
