Tax Tips

Tax Tips: Second Quarter 2025

We provide tax tips on available benefits, CRA policies, and more.

2ND QUARTER 2025 TAX TIPS

Overview

Canada Disability Benefit: New Support!

  • The Canada disability benefit is a new monthly payment for working-age persons with disabilities who have low income. The first payments will be made in July 2025.

Losses From Personal Scams: No Tax Deduction Available

  • A June 18, 2024 Technical Interpretation discussed the tax treatment of losses resulting from a personal scam, as opposed to an investment scam.

Tax Relief: Support for Those Impacted by Tariffs

  • In response to the tariffs, the federal government has announced several measures to support businesses and individuals.

GST/HST Registration and Remittance Taxpayer Relief

  • If an employee is a relative of the business owner, confirm whether their income is insurable or not, as this affects EI premiums and benefit eligibility.