In a world that increasingly values sustainability and responsible consumption, the Canadian government is taking steps to support individuals and businesses in transitioning towards greener transportation options. The Department of Finance Canada recently announced updates to automobile income tax deductions and the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program for 2023. These changes aim to make cleaner vehicles more accessible and financially advantageous for Canadians. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the latest updates, providing an overview of the changes and incentives available.
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Here are the updates on Automobile Income Tax Deductions:
- Capital Cost Allowances (CCA):
- Class 10.1 passenger vehicles: Increased to $36,000.
- Class 54 zero-emission passenger vehicles: Increased to $61,000.
- Deductible Leasing Costs: Raised to $950 per month for new leases.
- Tax-Exempt Allowances: Increased limits for business use of personal vehicles:
- Provinces: 68 cents per km for the first 5,000 km and 62 cents per km for each additional km.
- Territories: 72 cents per km for the first 5,000 km and 66 cents per km for each additional km.
- Prescribed Rates for Employee Taxable Benefits:
- General prescribed rate: Increased to 33 cents per km.
- For automobile sales or leasing employees: Increased to 30 cents per km.
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program:
- Eligible Vehicles:
- Passenger cars (base model MSRP < $55,000) and other vehicle types (base model MSRP < $60,000).
- Higher-priced trims also eligible within specified MSRP limits.
- Types of Incentives:
- Battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles: Up to $5,000.
- Shorter-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: Up to $2,500.
- Vehicle Eligibility:
- Must meet Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Intended for use on public streets, roads, and highways.
- Only new vehicles are eligible.
- Incentive Application:
- Incentives applied at the point of sale through dealerships.
- Reimbursement documentation must be submitted by dealers.
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