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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:

2017 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions for Investors

Review specific tax provisions for investors announced by the Government in the 2017 Federal Budget.

2017 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions for Business

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2017 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions in GST

Review specific tax provision in GST news, announced by the Government in the 2016 Federal Budget.

2017 Budget Overview: Tax Changes for Families

Review tax changes for families announced by the Government in the 2017 Federal Budget.

2017 Budget Overview: Additional Tax Provisions

Review additional tax provisions announced by the Government in the 2017 Federal Budget.

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