Tax relief and support for businesses in response to tariffs

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Tax credit

Description:

On March 21, 2025, the Government of Canada announced actions to support workers and businesses in response to tariffs.

To support businesses, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will:

a. Defer GST/HST remittances and corporate income tax payments from April 2 to June 30, 2025
b. Waive interest on GST/HST and T2 instalment and arrears payments that are required to be paid between April 2 and June 30, 2025
c. Provide interest relief on existing GST/HST and T2 balances between April 2 and June 30, 2025
You do not need to provide proof of hardship from or impact of tariffs. The CRA will automatically grant relief on your T2 and GST/HST accounts during the relief period.

Note: Interest will resume starting July 1, 2025.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Canadian businesses

Application Steps:

Applicants must continue to file any GST/HST returns or T2 returns by their due dates to remain compliant with filing requirements.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit GST/HST returns or T2 returns

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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