On April 16, 2024, the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024, which proposed a broad array of provisions impacting many individuals and businesses.

 Some of the items of interest include the following:

• The inclusion rate for capital gains has increased to two-thirds, however individuals will retain the 50% inclusion rate on the first $250,000 of gains annually.  This is the first time the inclusion rate has been modified since the year 2000
• An increase to the lifetime capital gains exemption on qualifying sales, and two new incentives on specific types of business sales
• A carbon rebate for small businesses
• Details on the Canada disability benefit intended to commence in 2025.

Please see the linked Commentary for more details on these items.

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