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:

There is still time to give and save money: mark your calendar for February 28.  That is the deadline date to make cash, cheque, money order donations  to your favorite charity and claim the deduction on your 2024 tax return.

The Finance Department is asking for your input - now until March 10 -  for its anticipated Budget 2025.  This is especially interesting, given the upheaval in Canadian and international politics, and recent retreats in taxation policy: the reluctant postponement of the proposed capital gains inclusion rates, bare trust reporting and the introduction of the Underused Housing Tax. 

With the prorogation of parliament many tax provisions in the April 16, 2024 federal budget, the August 12, 2024 legislative proposals and the Fall Economic Statement of December 16 have fallen into a state of confusion.

Knowledge Bureau’s DMA Accounting Services Specialist program (Knowledge Bureau - World Class Financial Education) is a comprehensive designation program designed to provide strong competencies for people who work in accounting departments and tax offices.

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Please join Evelyn Jacks and guest Faculty members for a virtual mini-summit February 26 for an in depth Tax School for tax and financial professionals.