March 1, 2011
Nova Scotia is one of only three provinces that do not index their personal income tax systems. This means the amount of provincial income tax Nova Scotians pay will increase over time because income is not inflation-protected. This phenomenon is known as ‘bracket creep’.
September 25, 2009
Small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) thrive in an environment that is fast-paced, innovative and fiercely competitive. But this environment is not without its additional costs posed by the tax system.
May 10, 2008
When it comes to services provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), small- and medium-sized business (SME) owners and tax practitioners have not seen much improvement in the past several years.
April 22, 2008
As part of its effort to reduce the regulatory burden in Nova Scotia, government is considering consolidating the five Technical Safety Acts into
one. To help shape the process, CFIB surveyed its members on current challenges with the Acts to provide recommendations for a combined Act.
The need for clarity, consistency, timeliness and ongoing communication were highlighted by small business owners.
