Opinion: Saskatchewan needs to end small business tax, not restore it
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants Saskatchewan’s small business tax, set to be restored July 1, to be permanently eliminated.
Published June 13, 2023 • Last updated Jun 13, 2023 • 3 minute read
Finance Minister Donna Harpauer holds an embargoed news conference regarding the 2023-24 Budget at the Legislative Building on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Regina. TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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On Canada Day, small business owners in Saskatchewan will pay higher taxes.
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