Budget

Feds to Proceed with Retroactive Digital Services Tax on Tech Giants

The federal government’s Budget 2024 released on Tuesday has confirmed it plans to proceed with the Digital Services Tax (DST) to target major tech giants, specifically American businesses including the likes of Apple. This move comes after international efforts to create a single approach to taxing large and profitable corporations, including digital companies, have been...

CRA Automatic Tax Filing Pilot is Coming in 2024

The Government of Canada says it plans to launch a new automatic tax filing service in 2024, as detailed in its 2023 Budget released earlier this week. The feds say at present, up to 12% of Canadians do not file their tax returns, with most being low-income individuals who would pay little or no income...

Canada’s 2023 Budget to Tackle Internet Overage and Telecom Roaming Fees

The federal government, in its 2023 budget released today, aims to tackle the issue of junk fees that Canadians face daily, specifically calling out internet overage charges and telecom roaming fees. These unexpected, hidden, and additional fees accumulate rapidly, affecting the affordability of various services for Canadians, explains the government. Ottawa plans to collaborate with...