February 11, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Revenue Agency As tax season approaches, many Canadians work with a tax preparer to file their return. To do that, you may need to give them permission to access your tax information with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA has improved its authorization service for individuals. Here’s what…
Category: Personal income tax news
Government Announces the 2026 Automobile Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesses
January 14, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Department of Finance Canada announced the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2026. The following changes to limits and rates took effect as of January 1, 2026: The ceiling for capital cost allowances (CCA) for…
Government launches consultation on draft legislation for previously announced and technical tax measures
From: Department of Finance Canada News release January 29, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Department of Finance today released for consultation draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve tax rules, close gaps to prevent tax avoidance, and ensure…
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
The GST credit will be replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit The government is introducing the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit – formerly the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit. We are increasing its amount by 25% for five years beginning in July 2026. In addition to that, we are providing a one-time payment, equivalent…
Prescribed interest rates
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Good tax policies go hand in hand with good economic policies — we need both
My latest Financial Post article discusses tax reform and the importance to improve how Canada develops tax policy: “One of the things I enjoy is hanging out with tax geeks like me who have a similar passion to see Canada’s tax system improved. Last week, I attended the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Tax Policy Symposium in…
Made a mistake on your taxes? Upcoming changes to the Voluntary Disclosures Program
September 10, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Revenue Agency The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to helping taxpayers correct their past tax mistakes. The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) allows for well-intentioned taxpayers to voluntarily correct their tax affairs and receive some financial relief. On October 1, 2025, changes to the VDP will come into effect. These changes will…
Direct deposit changes impacting EFILERS and taxpayers
March 21, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Revenue Agency The confidence and trust that individuals and businesses have in the CRA is a cornerstone of Canada’s tax system. The CRA regularly adjusts and improves its systems and processes to safeguard sensitive information against ever evolving threats to its digital services. To support our ongoing efforts to…
2025 Alberta Budget Summary
On February 27, 2025, Alberta Minister of Finance Nate Horner announced the 2025 Alberta Budget. The Budget aims to strengthen health care, education and communities, support vulnerable Albertans, and diversify the economy. No changes were made to the existing provincial corporate tax rates. Crowe MacKay’s tax experts summarize the Alberta Budget’s new tax measures below.…
Income taxes down, property taxes up — especially in Calgary: How Alberta Budget 2025 affects you
Income tax cut The biggest way the new budget is likely to affect you is through a reduction in the personal income-tax rate. Alberta plans to cut the rate on the first $60,000 of income from 10 per cent to eight. This was a promise the United Conservative Party initially made during the 2023 election campaign. The…