Kingston city council approves tax increase in 2019 budget deliberations
City council has finalized the 2019 budget, which features a built-in tax increase of 2.5 per cent. Continue reading
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Here’s how to tell between a genuine CRA phone call and a scammer
Scam calls are becoming so commonplace that legitimate CRA agents are finding it increasingly difficult to reach scam-wary Canadians who hang up on them and refuse to return their calls. Continue reading
Manitoba finance minister announces release date for 2019 budget
Finance Minister Scott Fielding says this year’s budget will likely not include tax increases for Manitobans. Continue reading
Canada’s 2019 tax season: 4 things you need to know
New credits, new tax rates — here’s what you’ll find in your 2018 return. Continue reading
Notley attacks Kenney budget plan, says even spending freeze a harmful cut for Alberta
Premier Rachel Notley is taking aim at Opposition Leader Jason Kenney’s promise to rein in spending if he wins government, saying even a spending freeze would have profound and harmful consequences. Continue reading
B.C. Employers Health Tax set to hit businesses starting on Jan. 1
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The tax applies to businesses that have an annual payroll of more than $500,000. Registered charities and non-profit employers will pay a lower tax rate than other businesses. Continue reading
Vancouver city councillor proposes shifting property tax burden from businesses to property owners
Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung wants to shift two per cent of the fixed property tax levy from business to residential, citing the tough small business market. Continue reading
Edmonton City Council building consensus on ways to hold down tax increase
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Three different ways to reduce the proposed 3.3 per cent property tax increase for 2019 emerged on Monday as Edmonton City Council began debate on its first-ever four-year operating and capital budgets. Continue reading
Calgary businesses encouraged by new city budget
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
“It’s increasing more and this time I don’t know how we can survive because the taxes, they are up and the common fee is up.” Continue reading
Calgary council passes budget, 3.45% property tax hike for 2019
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
City council voted 9 to 5 in favour of the budget following a week of deliberations. Continue reading