Changes to CPP rates and maximum in 2015

The maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will increase $1,100 to $53,600 in 2015 from $52,500 in 2014. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rate (4.95%) and exemption ($3,500) remains the same in 2015. The maximum employee and employer contribution to the pan for 2015 will be $2,479.95 – up from $2,425.50 in…

Changes to CPP rates and maximum in 2014

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rate and exemption remains the same in 2014. But the maximum pensionable earnings increase $1,400 to $52,500 in 2014 from $51,100. As a result, the employees who earn $52,500 or more will have to make $69.30 more in CPP contribution compared to 2013. Employers will also see their CPP expenses…

The capital cost limit of a passenger vehicle for CCA purpose

The capital cost limit of a passenger vehicle is $3,000 if the vehicle was acquired after year 2000. If the cost of vehicle is more than $3,000, it has to be listed in separated class 10.1. The maximum capital cost that can be included in class 10.1 is $3,000 plus related GST and PST or…

Basic Canada child tax benefit in Alberta 2013-2014

The Alberta government has chosen to vary the Canada child tax benefit (CCTB) amounts based on the age of each child. For Alberta residents, the basic monthly benefit for the benefit year from July 2013 to June 2014 is: