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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:

Update On Trust Tax Filings

On March 3, 2025 CRA issued an update on the confusing trust filing requirements for tax year 2024. What’s important to know is that when filing of the T3 return, and the T3SCH15 Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust form is required, the deadline is coming up soon:  March 31, 2025. 

Provincial Budget Round Up – Some Tax Cuts, But for How Long?

It’s provincial budget time and in this Special Report, Knowledge Bureau Report covers the highlights of five of them released since the beginning of February. 

CRA Service Levels: A Challenging Year Ahead

It could be a challenging year for the CRA with all the changes and postponements to the April 16, 2024 federal budget.

Tariffs Bring Worries, Resilience Indicators: Tax and Financial Pros

The tariff wars have begun along with early market reactions. How will this new environment affect your clients’ employment, investment, business and retirement plans? 

Mini CE Summits: You Can Still Participate!

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to present the Four-Pack!  Four in depth half day virtual Mini-Summits you can access immediately to brush up on your personal tax knowledge in time for tax season 2025!

Accounting Services Specialist Program

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