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Previous issues

Managing Your Personal Taxes 2024‑25

Whether you’re an employee, an investor, a small business owner or a professional seeking to enhance your tax-related knowledge, this guide is designed to help you along your planning journey.

TaxMatters@EY – December 2024

In this issue: Year-end tax planning questions; TCC decision that found the CRA could reassess a taxpayer’s returns because she failed to review her tax returns

TaxMatters@EY – November 2024

In this issue: Year-end tax planning questions; relief for residential tenants from nonresident withholding tax; court reverses Minister’s decision in VDP case

TaxMatters@EY – May 2024

In this issue: Federal and provincial budgets; carpooling could lead to unintended tax consequences; taxpayer’s ignorance of tax rules doesn’t constitute reasonable error

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – April 2024

In this issue: Important considerations for your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) as you prepare for retirement

TaxMatters@EY – March 2024

In this issue: Personal tax filing tips for 2023 T1 returns; Tax Court decision that charitable donations without donative intent do not qualify as gifts for tax purposes

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – February 2024

In this issue: Tax considerations when planning for the next generation to take over the business.

TaxMatters@EY – November 2023

In this issue: better questions for year-end tax planning; employee travel allowances based on a standardized starting point are taxable

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – February 2024

In this issue: Family Wealth Edition, we provide updates on tax strategies and related topics for preserving family wealth.

TaxMatters@EY – September 2023

In this issue: tax relief for students; FCA case concerning ineligibility for GST/HST new housing rebate due to other names on the title

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – July 2023

In this issue: Different tax treatment of carrying on a business in a TFSA vs. an RRSP/RRIF; how recent changes to RESPs and RDSPs may affect you and your family

TaxMatters@EY – June 2023

In this issue: Taxation of commuting reimbursements and allowances; new OMMITC; TCC found a tenant liable for withholding tax on rent paid to nonresident landlord

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – February 2024

In this issue: choose the most suitable instalment payment method for your circumstances; Tax Court decision on alternative assessment challenge

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – April 2023

In this issue, we discuss the tax treatment of RRSPs when the annuitant passes away

TaxMatters@EY – March 2023

In this issue: tax filing tips and reminders; personal tax deductions and credits; TCC decision on deductibility of employee travel expenses

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – February 2023

In this issue, we provide an update on recent developments in the federal government’s initiatives to tackle housing affordability.

TaxMatters@EY – December 2022

In this issue: Year-end tax planning tips; year-end remuneration planning tips; Tax Court decision allowing deduction for employee travel between home and worksites

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In this issue: Year-end tax planning tips; substantive CCPC concept; FCA case on whether restaurant server tips made electronically count for CPP and EI tax purposes

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition ‑ October 2022

In this issue, we discuss the savings account options for new home buyers in Canada, including the proposed new tax-free first home savings account (FHSA).

TaxMatters@EY – September 2022

In this issue: Multigenerational home renovation tax credit; income tax changes for charities; amount paid for use of corporate boat as sufficient for personal benefits

TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition – July 2022

In this inaugural issue of TaxMatters@EY: Family Wealth Edition, we provide updates on tax strategies and related topics for preserving family wealth.

TaxMatters@EY - June 2022

In this issue: METC for fertility and surrogacy benefits; prescribed rate loan update; court decision on what’s protected by solicitor-client privilege

TaxMatters@EY – May 2022

In this issue: Proposed measures to update the DTC rules with respect to long-term eldercare; Québec Court decision on taxable benefit concerning business travel expenses.

TaxMatters@EY – April 2023

In this issue: tax filing tips and reminders; personal tax deductions and credits; TCC decision on deductibility of employee travel expenses

TaxMatters@EY – February 2022

In this issue: Can a loss on the sale of a home after a death be claimed; status update on trust filing and reporting requirements; Tax Court denies ABIL claim



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    Tax Alerts – Canada

    Tax Alerts cover significant tax news, developments and changes in legislation that affect Canadians and businesses in these uncertain times.




    Publications and articles

    Additional resources

    Digital services tax – 2024 jurisdiction activity summary
    An updated version of EY’s DST jurisdiction activity summary is now available. The summary outlines the status, scope, rate, thresholds, exclusions and effective dates for 24 jurisdictions. It also includes links to relevant EY Global Tax Alerts and EY contact details.
    EY’s activity summary provides the latest information correct as of April 1, 2024.

    EY Climate Cash and Tax Barometer 2022
    The EY Climate Cash and Tax Barometer analyzes spending by governments and businesses on policies designed to forward climate goals.

    Expanded Green Tax Tracker now available
    The EY Green Tax Tracker provides an overview of the sustainability incentives, carbon pricing regimes and other environmental taxes in effect in an ever-growing number of jurisdictions.

    EY’s Worldwide Personal Tax and Immigration Guide 2023-24
    Governments worldwide continue to reform their tax codes at a historically rapid rate. Taxpayers need a current guide, such as the Worldwide Personal Tax and Immigration Guide, in such a shifting tax landscape, especially if they are contemplating new markets. The content is straightforward. Chapter by chapter, from Albania to Zimbabwe, we summarize personal tax systems and immigration rules in more than 150 jurisdictions. The content is current as of September 1, 2023, with exceptions noted.

    EY’s Worldwide Capital and Fixed Assets Guide 2024
    Capital expenditures represent one of the largest items on a company’s balance sheet. This guide helps you reference key tax factors needed to better understand the complex rules relating to tax relief on capital expenditures in 30 jurisdictions and territories.

    EY’s Worldwide Estate and Inheritance Tax Guide 2024
    This guide summarizes the gift, estate and inheritance tax systems and describes wealth transfer planning considerations in 44 jurisdictions and territories.

    Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide 2024
    Governments worldwide continue to reform their tax codes at a historically rapid rate. Chapter by chapter, from Albania to Zimbabwe, this EY guide summarizes corporate tax systems in more than 150 jurisdictions.

    Worldwide VAT, GST and Sales Tax Guide 2024
    This guide summarizes the value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST) and sales tax systems in 150 jurisdictions, including the European Union.

    Worldwide R&D Incentives Reference Guide 2024
    The Worldwide R&D Incentives Reference Guide offers taxpayers the information necessary to identify and leverage opportunities to benefit from available incentives, especially relevant if they are contemplating new or expanded investments in R&D, innovation and sustainability.

    Worldwide Transfer Pricing Reference Guide 2022-23
    This publication is designed to help international tax executives identify transfer pricing rules, practices and approaches.

    The information included in the guide covers 123 jurisdictions. It is meant to provide an overview for the covered jurisdictions regarding their transfer pricing tax laws, regulations and rulings; OECD Guidelines treatment; documentation requirements; transfer pricing returns and related-party disclosures; transfer pricing documentation and disclosure timelines; BEPS Action 13 requirements; transfer pricing methods; benchmarking requirements; transfer pricing penalties and relief from penalties; statutes of limitations on transfer pricing assessments; likelihood of transfer pricing scrutiny and related audits by the tax authorities; and opportunities for advance pricing agreements (APAs). The content for the guide is updated as of June 30, 2023.

    EY Center for Board Matters
    The EY Center for Board Matters supports board members in their oversight role by helping them address complex boardroom issues.

    EY TradeFlash
    Welcome to EY’s latest edition of TradeFlash, a companion to EY TradeWatch. This new publication provides a roundup of the latest developments in global trade around the world.

    EY TradeWatch | Issue 2, 2024
    EY TradeWatch outlines provides information about customs and international trade developments to help you develop strategies to manage duty costs and the risks of global trade, to improve trade compliance and to increase the operational effectiveness of international supply chains.


    Websites

    EY Law LLP
    Our national team of highly qualified lawyers and professionals offers comprehensive tax law services, business immigration services and business law services. Serving you across borders, our sector-focused, multidisciplinary approach means we offer integrated and comprehensive advice you can trust. Visit eylaw.ca.

    General counsel agenda
    Our insights can help general counsels improve operations and better mitigate risk, by fostering a culture of integrity and supporting business priorities.

    Focus on private business
    Because we believe in the power of private mid-market companies, we invest in people, knowledge and services to help you address the unique challenges and opportunities you face in the private mid-market space. 

    Focus on family enterprise
    Family enterprise owners face unique challenges as they balance their ambition to grow with the effort to build the family legacy. Our experience, authority and global leadership platforms such as EY NextGen support families as they grow from generation to generation.

    Online tax calculators and rates
    Frequently referred to by financial planning columnists, our mobile-friendly calculators on ey.com/ca let you compare the combined federal and provincial 2023 and 2024 personal tax bills in each province and territory. The site also includes an RRSP savings calculator and personal tax rates and credits for all income levels. Our corporate tax-planning tools include federal and provincial tax rates for small business rate income, manufacturing and processing rate income, general rate income and investment income.  


    Other EY publications

    EY’s Federal Income Tax Act, 2024 Edition

    Now available.
    Included with this edition: interactive online features and purpose notes for selected provisions. Purchase of a print book includes access to an online updated and searchable copy of the federal Income Tax Act as well as the pdf eBook. Consolidated to March 1, 2024, this edition contains amendments and proposals, including December 20, 2023 legislative proposals [2023 fall economic statement measures], Bill C-59, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, August 4, 2023 legislative proposals [budget 2023 and other proposals and technical amendments], and Bill C-47 (2023, c. 26), Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1.
    Editors: Albert Anelli, Janette Pantry, and Linda Tang

    EY’s Complete Guide to GST/HST, 2024 (32nd) Edition

    Now available.

    Canada’s leading guide on GST/HST, including GST/HST commentary and legislation, as well as a GST‑QST comparison. Written in plain language by a team of EY indirect tax professionals, the guide is consolidated to July 1, 2024 and updated to reflect the latest changes to legislation and CRA policy.
    Editors: Jadys Bourdelais, Thomas Brook, Sania Ilahi, David Douglas Robertson


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