Factors such as seating capacity and percentage of total kilometres driven for business purposes determine whether a vehicle should be considered a motor vehicle or passenger vehicle.  |  File photo

Vehicle classification can have impact on tax deductions

Vehicles are an integral part of any farm operation and contribute significantly to the overall efficiency of the agricultural process. As important assets, it is important to understand how vehicles are classified and dealt with for tax purposes. The following criteria outline the vehicle classifications to consider when buying a vehicle for the farm: Motor […] Read more

For corporations, immediate expensing ends Dec. 31, 2023, and the equipment must be available for use by Dec. 31. The Canada Revenue Agency defines this as “the time the property is delivered or made available to you and is capable of producing a saleable product or service." | File photo

Equipment immediate expensing to end for corporations

Do you need a large tax deduction before year-end? You may be able to immediate expense (100 percent write-off in the year of purchase) up to $1.5 million of equipment purchases. For corporations, immediate expensing ends Dec. 31, 2023, and the equipment must be available for use by Dec. 31. The Canada Revenue Agency defines […] Read more