Tax News

This section provides up-to-date information on Manitoba taxes, including Budget dates, the status of tax bills and news releases related to taxation.

June 16, 2011

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2011 received Royal Assent on June 16, 2011

June 7, 2011

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• News Release

December 1, 2010

• Province Eliminates Small Business Tax

June 17, 2010

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010 received Royal Assent on June 17, 2010

June 15, 2010

• Educational Institutions Potentially Eligible for Participation in SR&ED Refundable Manitoba R&D Tax Credit Program

April 29, 2010

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

March 4, 2010

• Provincial Budget to be introduced March 23

December 15, 2009

• Finance Minister releases report on impact of HST on Manitobans

June 11, 2009

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2009 received Royal Assent on June 11, 2009

May 4, 2009

• Manitoba's Farmland School Tax Rebate to Return More than $30 million to Farm Families for 2008: Wowchuk

April 30, 2009

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2009

April 27, 2009

• Province Extends Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit to Solar Thermal Systems: Rondeau

April 23, 2009

• Province Introduces Proposed Amendments to the Co-operatives Act

March 25, 2009

• Budget 2009

February 6, 2009

• Province Moves to Help Growing Manitoba Businesses Raise Investment Capital in Uncertain Times - Manitoba Doubles Budget For Community Enterprise Investment Tax Credit

January 26, 2009

• Manitoba Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit: Clarification on Renunciation Deadlines

January 2, 2009

• Manitoba announces proposed amendment to the Retirement Plan Beneficiaries Act - Province proposes legislation to allow beneficiary designation outside of a will for a Tax-Free Savings Account.

December 30, 2008

• Province to reduce taxes by over $88 million - Effective January 1st Manitobans and businesses will pay $88.8 million less in provincial tax in 2009.

November 20, 2008

• Speech from the Throne confirms and announces several tax measures. - The Speech from the Throne delivered November 20, 2008 confirms or re-confirms several planned tax reductions in 2009 for both businesses and individuals. The Speech also announced the Province’s intention to increase the budget for the Community Enterprise Investment Tax Credit, to provide new tax credits for employers who provide apprenticeship placements, and to reduce aviation fuel taxes.

October 2, 2008

• New Caregiver Tax Credit now in effect

June 5, 2008

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 received Royal Assent June 5

March 12, 2008

• Legislature to reopen April 9 with introduction of 2008 Budget

February 27, 2008

• Manitoba Announces it will Match Federal Tax Measures - Province Parallels Capital Cost Allowances for Manufacturers, Won't Tax New Savings Account: Selinger

November 20, 2007

• Speech from the Throne - The Speech from the Throne announced that the refundable portion of the Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit will be raised from 50% to 70%, effective January 1, 2008.

November 1, 2007

• The Registered Retirement Savings Protection Act comes into force on November 1. The Act protects registered plans (RRSPs, Registered Retirement Income Funds and Deferred Profit Sharing Plans) against enforcement processes such as garnishment and seizure by creditors. This protection does not apply to enforcement proceedings under The Family Property Act or The Family Maintenance Act. The full Act can be found here: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/2006/c02906e.php

October 25, 2007

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2007 received Royal Assent

October 18, 2007

• Bill 28, The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act 2007

June 14, 2007

• The 2007 Manitoba Budget, which was approved by the Legislative Assembly before the May 22 election, was reinstated by the Assembly on June 14, 2007.
  
  http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2007-06-01&item=1764
  
  
• On June 14, 2007, the Manitoba Legislature adjourned for the summer. It will resume sitting on September 25, 2007. Legislation to implement tax measures announced in Budget 2007 will be introduced shortly thereafter and is expected to receive royal assent by October 25, 2007.
  
  http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2007-06-01&item=1789

March 20, 2007

• House to reconvene, Budget to be introduced April 4

November 24, 2006

• Manitoba's New Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate

November 15, 2006

• Speech from the Throne

June 13, 2006

• The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 received Royal Assent

June 5, 2006

• Province Proposes Enhancements To Manitoba Dividend Tax Credit; Purchase Limit For Labour Fund Shares Increased
  
  
• Legislation Proposes Manitoba Tax Credits Not Be Reduced As A Result Of Federal Universal Child Care Benefit