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The UHT May Be Cancelled, But Vacancy Taxes Remain

As tax professionals, you are keenly aware of the constant changes our federal government makes to the Income Tax Act. Adjustments are made, and you must adapt. Not often, though, is a tax eliminated altogether. But in the case of the Underused Housing Tax (UHT), that is exactly what has happened – it was cancelled in the federal budget of November 4, 2025, but Canada’s underused housing taxes have not been eliminated. Here’s what you need to know for tax season 2026.

How Does Indexing Work?

Recently CPP and OAS rate changes were announced for January 2015. 

PIER Into The Future

With mixed feelings of elation and dread, accounting, bookkeeping and tax specialists across Canada begin the annual ritual of preparing for 26 million tax returns. 

Taxable and Non Taxable Auto Allowances and Benefits

  Reasonable motor vehicle allowances are not taxable if it is reasonable.

Employers’ Treatment of GST/HST on Employees Taxable Benefits

Some employee taxable benefits are subject to GST/HST, while others are not.

New Legislation: The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2

New legislation from the Department of Finance, The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2, received Royal Assent on December 17.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    24 votes
    33.33%
  • No
    48 votes
    66.67%