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.

In celebration of Canada’s 150th year, Knowledge Bureau is pleased to put the spotlight on Canadian Financial Authors. This week: Rick Atkinson discusses Time Management – A Critical Retirement Skill.

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The Federal Budget has put an emphasis on positioning Canada for success in the innovation economy of tomorrow. With so many businesses poised to change hands soon, advisors must be thinking about preparing the next generation of leaders for the new economy, despite disruptive trends and significant tax changes. The continuity, and even survival, of these companies could depend on your help.

The Distinguished Advisor Conference has established its reputation over the past 14 years as the most comprehensive and strategic educational conference available to tax and financial advisors. Experts and visionaries from all sides of the financial services industry will help you refresh your vision and mission, and execute on the strategic and technical skills required to serve your clients in this time of significant change.

Stay up-to-date with the constant changes in the industry: Dean Cockell, MFA™, Manitoba

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