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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.

Are We Richer Now Than We Were 30 Years Ago?

There has been a lot said and written about the state of the middle class, with some people claiming that we are worse off now than we were 30 years ago.

IRS to Tax Bitcoins and Other Virtual Currencies Like Property, Not Currency

Virtual currencies are becoming more and more popular and tax authorities throughout the world are considering how to handle them.

People In the News

Knowledge Bureau's faculty and authors have been busy in the media this week!

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Ontario Taxes for 2014

The pre-budget consultations for the 2014 Ontario budget closed on March 28 but the date of the budget has yet to be announced. However, recently leaked government documents indicate that the budget will be presented in the first week of May.
 
 
 
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
    338 votes
    69.55%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.45%