Canadian Interest Rates Q1 2025 And Your Business

Review prescribed Canadian interest rates Q1 2025 set by the CRA for overdue taxes, overpayments, and corporate loans.

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Canadian Interest Rates Q1 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to both individuals and corporations. These rates are in effect from January 1 to March 31, 2025.

Canadian Income Tax Interest Rates: Q1 2025 Overview

  • The interest rate charged on overdue taxes, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and employment insurance premiums will be 8%.
  • The interest rate to be paid on corporate taxpayer overpayments will be 4%.
  • The interest rate to be paid on non-corporate taxpayer overpayments will be 6%.
  • The interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees and shareholders from interest free and low-interest loans will be 4%.
  • The interest rate for corporate taxpayers’ pertinent loans or indebtedness will be 7.78%.

 

You can find the interest rate for any previous quarter here.

Canadian Income Tax Interest Rates Q1 2025 Impact on Your Business

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