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:

Fall is a great time for year-end tax planning and this year, strategic philanthropy in the family has taken on new meaning in light of the new temporary First-Time Donor’s Super Credit for first time donors.

The current prescribed rate is likely to increase on October 1, 2013. This guest column, provided to you by Frostiak & Leslie Chartered Accountants, Inc., a member of the Tax Specialist Group (TSG), offers some tips on how to benefit from the prescribed rate before it changes.

Spending money can be hard work; after all, there are a lot of demands for it and its supply is usually short. Therefore, careful consumers have to manage risks to their disposable income and choose the absolute right supplier for their needs and wants.

It’s back to school time and as every parent knows, arts and athletics are expensive activities for children to partake in at this time of the year. 

A special tax at the top marginal rate will be charge to a “specified employee” for contributions to an employee profit sharing plan if the contribution exceeds 20% of the employee’s salary received in the year.

With a new school year around the corner, you may be considering taking in a university student as a renter. If so, you will want to get your documentation ready for a change in your tax filing.