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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.

Life Purpose

"Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." Desmond Tutu

Early Retirement Your Employer’s Idea? You Have Options

For those who become unemployed, Employment Insurance (EI) benefits may be available and they are taxable. In addition, if you are a high-income earner in the year you receive the benefit, these benefits may also be subject to repayment.

Proposed CPP Enhancements: A BIG Hit for Proprietors

Recently, federal and provincial finance ministers met to discuss enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan. Here’s what’s going to change and when.

Back to School? Encourage Fitness Now – Tax Credits End in 2017

There are big changes coming for families who get the refundable Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, so use it before you lose it!

Brexit: A Time for Trusted Advisors Who Know the Elements of Real Wealth Management to Shine

With the recent Brexit vote and the US presidential election around the corner, markets are volatile. What hasn’t changed, however, is that for most families, taxes continue to be their largest single lifetime expense. As a result, competent wealth managers with a specialization in both taxes and investment management services are in high demand.

Students in the News: Donald Bieber

We love sharing feedback from our recent graduates. This week we feature the success of Donald Bieber from Sherwood Park, Alberta, who recently graduated from the Tax Planning for Corporate Owner/Managers course.
 
 
 
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%