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The automobile deduction limits raised — the CCA ceiling for passenger vehicles to $39,000 plus tax for 2026. In your opinion, is that high enough?Ask Your Most Burning Tax Questions at DAW January 17-25
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Automobile Expense Deduction Limits for 2017
It’s official now: Finance Canada confirmed on December 30 that restricted fixed costs for certain auto expenses claimed by business owners and employed commission sales people, which haven’t changed in some time; won’t be revised for 2017 either.
Increased Capital Gains Inclusion Rates Coming?
Most respondents to Knowledge Bureau’s final poll of 2016 answered yes when asked, “Do you think the 2017 federal budget will increase capital gains income inclusion rates to raise tax dollars?” We’ll have to wait for the details of the budget, expected early in the new year, to see what actually happens. Only 41% said no to the question.
