News - Taxes

Something special is happening for entrepreneurs in Manitoba today, Manitoba will become the first province in Canada to have a zero per cent small business tax rate.

Property tax statements for Steinbach have been mailed and are due September 30th, 2010.

Manitoba Finance advises that cottage owners have the option of paying a portion of their 2010 and 2011 property taxes over a longer period of time through the Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Program.

Residents of Manitoba are being asked to provide input on ways to strengthen Canada’s retirement income system by participating in a consultation process over the next month, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.

Businesses in Manitoba will benefit as the province eliminates the small business tax and fully phases out the general corporation capital tax (CCT) in 2010, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk has announced.

Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk released a report on the impact that sales tax harmonization would have on Manitoba families, businesses and public finances.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 is the due date for Steinbach property owners to pay their annual realty tax bills.

Property reassessment for the 2010 tax year is now underway to support fairness in property taxation, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton announced.

The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board and MP for Provencher is extending his thanks to The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture) for confirming that taxpayers affected by flooding in Manitoba will have until June 1, 2009, to file their 2008 personal income tax returns.

Manitobans and businesses will pay $88.8 million less in provincial tax in 2009, Finance Minister Greg Selinger has announced.