Tax & Finance News
- What you need to know about the non-taxability of the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businessesby Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm
The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was a refundable tax that returned a portion of the federal fuel charge proceeds collected between 2019-2020 and 2024-2025 directly to eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs).
- Innovate with confidence: CRA’s SR&ED Tax Incentive Program launches a new Pre-claim approval processby Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Is your business engaged in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED)?
- Tax filing highlights for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis 2026by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on March 24, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to making it easier for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples to file their taxes and receive the benefit and credit payments they’re entitled to.
- Stay current on changes and updates that might affect your business taxesby Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on March 23, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Running a business means keeping up with tax changes, new services, and important reminders from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- CRA drop boxes to permanently close after 2026 tax filing seasonby Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on March 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will permanently close all drop boxes currently available at 45 locations across Canada on May 29, 2026.
- Individuals - Tax information newsletter, Issue: 2018-02by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 11, 2018 at 6:03 pm
Issue 2018-02 of the Individuals - Tax information newsletter is now available.
- Individuals - Tax information newsletter, Issue: 2018-01by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on March 15, 2018 at 6:55 pm
Issue 2018-01 of the Individuals - Tax information newsletter is now available.
- Individuals - Tax information newsletter, Issue: 2017-03by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Issue 2017-03 of the Individuals - Tax information newsletter is now available.
- Individuals - Tax information newsletter, Issue: 2017-02by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on March 7, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Issue 2017-02 of the Individuals - Tax information newsletter is now available.
- Individuals - Tax information newsletter, Issue: 2016-05by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 25, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Issue 2016-05 of the Individuals - Tax information newsletter is now available.
- Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2026-01 – February 20, 2026by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on February 20, 2026 at 3:15 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has lifted the moratorium on the penalties for failure to report fees for service transactions in the trucking industry.
- Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition: 2025-02 – February 27, 2025by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on February 27, 2025 at 3:15 pm
This year, there have been many announcements about changes that will affect business taxes in 2025.
- Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2023-05 – December 21, 2023by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on December 21, 2023 at 3:15 pm
This year, there have been many announcements about changes that will affect business taxes in 2024.
- Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2023-04 – October 19, 2023by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on October 19, 2023 at 3:15 pm
It’s Small Business Week 2023 – check out the CRA’s information and resources that are tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs
- Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2023-03 – August 8, 2023by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on August 8, 2023 at 3:15 pm
New GST/HST information for certain insurance intermediaries
- NEWS121 Excise and GST/HST News - No. 121by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on January 27, 2026 at 5:16 am
This article is intended to provide assistance in determining whether a particular product is a warranty for GST/HST purposes and the application of the GST/HST to the supply of such a warranty.
- Excise and GST/HST News - No. 120by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on July 30, 2025 at 5:16 am
On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Budget 2025, which proposed amendments to the Excise Tax Act, the Underused Housing Tax Act, the Select Luxury Items Tax Act, and other related legislation.
- Excise and GST/HST News, no. 119by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on April 23, 2025 at 5:10 am
On October 23, 2024, the Government of Nova Scotia announced its intention to decrease the provincial part of the harmonized sales tax (HST) by one percentage point from 10% to 9%, effective April 1, 2025. This resulted in a decrease in the Nova Scotia HST rate from 15% to 14%.
- Excise and GST/HST News, no. 109by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on February 13, 2025 at 5:10 am
On April 19, 2021, the Minister of Finance tabled Budget 2021 which proposed to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Excise Act, 2001, and also confirmed the Government’s intention to proceed with certain previously announced measures relating to the GST/HST. Refer to the April 19, 2021, Department of Finance News Release for related information.
- Excise and GST/HST News, no. 110by Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency on February 13, 2025 at 5:10 am
This article outlines the conditions required to be met for relief of the GST/HST to apply when a vehicle is purchased by an Indian and a non-Indian. The conditions outlined in this article do not represent a change in the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) policy. The information is being provided in order to ensure that the conditions for obtaining relief are clear and readily available. This article does not discuss leases, licences and similar arrangements.