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Canada Enacts Broad-Based Tax Relief,
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that the final 2007 budget
implementation bill has received Royal Assent. This bill enacts into law measures included
in Budget 2007 and the 2007 Economic Statement.
“Our government is establishing a proud legacy of tax relief for all
Canadians,” Flaherty stated. “Since coming to office nearly two
years ago, we have reduced the overall tax burden by about C$190 billion, bringing
taxes to their lowest level in nearly half a century.”
As a result of the package, Canadian businesses will also benefit from tax
relief measures such as:
A reduction in the general federal corporate income tax rate to 15% by 2012,
starting with a 1-percentage-point reduction in the rate in 2008 beyond already
scheduled reductions.
A reduction in the small business income tax rate to 11% in 2008, one year
earlier than scheduled.
An increase in the lifetime capital gains exemption for small business owners,
farmers and fishers to C$750,000.
An increase in the deductible percentage of meal expenses for long-haul
truck drivers.
An extension of the mineral exploration tax credit to March 31, 2008, to
allow funds to be raised to support exploration spending up until the end
of 2009.
A reduction in the tax remittance and filing requirements for small business.
The bill will also eliminate withholding tax on arm's length outbound
interest payments to residents of all countries effective January 1, 2008. This
major step forward in Canada’s international tax policy will increase
access to foreign capital markets and reduce costs for Canadians and Canadian
businesses that borrow from foreign lenders.
For individuals, there will be:
An additional 1-percentage-point reduction in the goods and services tax
(GST), reducing it to 5% from 6% effective January 1, 2008.
A Working Income Tax Benefit, which will provide up to C$500 per year for
individuals and C$1,000 for families as they enter the workforce.
An increase in the basic personal amount to C$9,600 retroactive to January
1, 2007, with a further increase to C$10,100 on January 1, 2009.
A reduction in the lowest personal income tax rate from 15.5% to 15% retroactive
to January 1, 2007.
The elimination of income tax on elementary and secondary school scholarships.
An enhanced children’s fitness tax credit.
An expanded public transit tax credit to include certain electronic payment
cards and weekly passes.
“By passing this bill and further reducing taxes, our government is creating
an environment that rewards hard work, encourages growth and improves the quality
of life for individuals, families and businesses,” Flaherty added.
“Canadians will start to see the impacts of these tax cuts in their wallets
on January 1, 2008, because of the proactive steps being taken by the Canada
Revenue Agency to implement rate reductions,” concluded Gordon O’Connor,
Minister of National Revenue. “The Canada Revenue Agency is taking action
to support individual Canadians and businesses with technical advice to ensure
a smooth implementation of the various tax measures.”
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