Explore the intricacies of incentivizing employees without falling into salary deferral arrangements, as outlined in the Income Tax Act Canada. This article by Jordan Fremont, Anu Nijhawan, and Hennadiy Kutsenko delves into the nuances of deferred cash bonuses, the Three-Year Bonus Exception, and recent CRA guidance. Essential reading for understanding the tax efficiency and legal implications of employee compensation plans, corporate fiscal policies, and incentive award structuring.
On November 30, 2023, the federal government introduced Bill C-59, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 Bill C-59, which included proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act Canada ITA to implement changes respecting the treatment of retirement compensation arrangements RCAs that had previously been announced as part of the 2023 Federal Budget.
On June 22, 2023, Bill C-47 received royal assent, implementing a variety of amendments to the Income Tax Act Canada ITA and its regulations ITA Regulations tabled as part of the 2023 Federal Budget.
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