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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.

Housing Risk Tops Bank of Canada Concerns

In the semi-annual Financial System Review (FSR), the Bank of Canada recently released an enhanced framework for gauging the risks to financial stability.

Third Quarter Interest Rates and PLOI

On June 12, 2014 CRA announced the prescribed interest rates for the 3rd quarter of 2014 (July to September) will remain unchanged from the 2nd quarter.  

The Folly of Feeble Tax Appeals

A recent decision of the Tax Court of Canada serves as a caution to taxpayers who appeal their reassessments on feeble or fabricated grounds: parties who do so may face costly consequences.

Evelyn Jacks: Illness is Expensive; Tax Savings Can Help

One of the most common yet most missed provisions on the personal tax return is medical expenses, and in an aging demographic, they are more prevalent. 

Relationship Breakdown: Claiming Non-Refundable Tax Credits

After a relationship breakdown, there are some general rules on who claims in sole or joint custody cases.

Rental Property: Capital Cost Allowance and Multiple Owners

Are you considering jointly owning property to rent with one or more other people? Before doing so, it’s important to consider the structure of your ownership agreement.
 
 
 
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
    23 votes
    100%
  • No
    0 votes
    0%