One of the main sources of tax system complexity is the proliferation of credits, deductions and other special preferences.
tax reform
March 13, 2017
8:05AM
After the reforms, Saskatchewan government spending as a share of the economy fell to 15.3 per cent, down from 23.8 per cent.
December 22, 2016
3:37PM
The problems with the tax exemption for employer-paid health and dental benefits portend a larger problem with Canada’s tax system.
December 6, 2016
3:21PM
Tax reform key to increasing investment in British Columbia.
October 5, 2015
2:49PM
The main features of both the Bush plan and Trump plan encompass substantial cuts in personal and corporate income tax rates, reductions in the number of tax brackets and the elimination of specific exemptions and deductions.
April 23, 2015
6:00AM
A number of prominent Canadians, including Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, have raised concerns about the state of business start-ups and entrepreneurship in Canada. There is no question that entrepreneurship is critical to a well-functioning, prosperous economy.
April 20, 2015
3:00AM
A recent lead editorial in one of the world’s most prominent newspapers, the Wall Street Journal, pointed out the risks associated with the United States adopting a national sales tax, or value-added tax (VAT).
January 13, 2015
9:00AM
Sliding oil prices and a weakening economy will slice into federal revenues and make it increasingly difficult for the government to balance its budget next year as planned.
November 13, 2014
10:00AM
After seven years of budget deficits and over $160 billion in new debt, the federal government confirmed in its financial update Wednesday that it expects to record a surplus next year.
October 31, 2014
10:00AM
Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently announced his government will introduce income splitting for tax purposes at an annual cost of roughly $2 billion.