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National Observer
a day ago
- Business
- National Observer
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will hike federal taxes
Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency. Inclusion Canada says it favours Ottawa lowering the lowest marginal tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent, as proposed in the bill that passed first reading earlier this month. However, the group says the unintended result of the change is that tax credits for people with disabilities will decrease in many cases. That's because the credit — used to reduce taxes payable — is generated by a formula that is tied to the marginal tax rate, and by dropping that rate to 14 per cent, the credit shrinks. Krista Carr, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, said in a telephone interview Monday "we're really hoping this is something that will be remedied, but as of yet we've not had a response." The lobby group says without this change, many lower income people with disabilities who rely on the tax credit will be paying about $100 a year more to Ottawa. The March of Dimes, an organization that also works on behalf of people with disabilities, says in a release that families with children with disabilities would lose an average of about $156 per child. The federal Finance Department didn't immediately provide a comment on the groups' request for the change to the bill. The Liberals have said reducing the marginal tax rate will save two-income families up to $840 a year in 2026. Ottawa has also noted that beginning in July eligible Canadians can receive up to $2,400 a year from the Canada Disability Benefit. Carr said people with disabilities will lose money in the tax credits "that are fundamentally important to them as it helps offset the expenses related to disabilities." She argues the simple fix is to amend the bill to keep the marginal tax credit rate at 15 per cent, "just for the calculation of these particular tax credits." Carr also said tax credits on medical expenses will also be affected, and that could further add to the tax bill for people with disabilities. Nicholas Taylor, a resident of Cooks Brook, N.S., said in an interview Tuesday that the extra $100 in taxes would be roughly equivalent to a month of medication costs. The 39-year-old has polyneuropathy — a condition that where peripheral nerves in the body are damaged — which limits Taylor's mobility and requires the use of a wheelchair. "For myself, that's a month's worth of medication. I'm diabetic and the blood strips that I have to purchase, they're also about $100 for a package," Taylor said. With tax payments annually of about $450 on $12,000 in income, Taylor estimates the extra $100 the changes may cost him represents a 25 per cent tax increase. "We need people with disabilities to be consulted before policies like this are brought in," Taylor added.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
Nicholas Taylor, 39, of Cooks Brook, N.S., outside of their mother's home in this undated handout photo. HALIFAX — Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency. Inclusion Canada says it favours Ottawa lowering the lowest marginal tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent, as proposed in the bill that passed first reading earlier this month. However, the group says the unintended result of the change is that tax credits for people with disabilities will decrease in many cases. That's because the credit — used to reduce taxes payable — is generated by a formula that is tied to the marginal tax rate, and by dropping that rate to 14 per cent, the credit shrinks. Krista Carr, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, said in a telephone interview Monday 'we're really hoping this is something that will be remedied, but as of yet we've not had a response.' The lobby group says without this change, many lower income people with disabilities who rely on the tax credit will be paying about $100 a year more to Ottawa. The March of Dimes, an organization that also works on behalf of people with disabilities, says in a release that families with children with disabilities would lose an average of about $156 per child. The federal Finance Department didn't immediately provide a comment on the groups' request for the change to the bill. The Liberals have said reducing the marginal tax rate will save two-income families up to $840 a year in 2026. Ottawa has also noted that beginning in July eligible Canadians can receive up to $2,400 a year from the Canada Disability Benefit. Carr said people with disabilities will lose money in the tax credits 'that are fundamentally important to them as it helps offset the expenses related to disabilities.' She argues the simple fix is to amend the bill to keep the marginal tax credit rate at 15 per cent, 'just for the calculation of these particular tax credits.' Carr also said tax credits on medical expenses will also be affected, and that could further add to the tax bill for people with disabilities. Nicholas Taylor, a resident of Cooks Brook, N.S., said in an interview Tuesday that the extra $100 in taxes would be roughly equivalent to a month of medication costs. The 39-year-old has polyneuropathy — a condition that where peripheral nerves in the body are damaged — which limits Taylor's mobility and requires the use of a wheelchair. 'For myself, that's a month's worth of medication. I'm diabetic and the blood strips that I have to purchase, they're also about $100 for a package,' Taylor said. With tax payments annually of about $450 on $12,000 in income, Taylor estimates the extra $100 the changes may cost him represents a 25 per cent tax increase. 'We need people with disabilities to be consulted before policies like this are brought in,' Taylor added. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025. By Michael Tutton
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
HALIFAX – Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency. Inclusion Canada says it favours Ottawa lowering the lowest marginal tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent, as proposed in the bill that passed first reading earlier this month. However, the group says the unintended result of the change is that tax credits for people with disabilities will decrease in many cases. That's because the credit — used to reduce taxes payable — is generated by a formula that is tied to the marginal tax rate, and by dropping that rate to 14 per cent, the credit shrinks. Krista Carr, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, said in a telephone interview Monday 'we're really hoping this is something that will be remedied, but as of yet we've not had a response.' The lobby group says without this change, many lower income people with disabilities who rely on the tax credit will be paying about $100 a year more to Ottawa. The March of Dimes, an organization that also works on behalf of people with disabilities, says in a release that families with children with disabilities would lose an average of about $156 per child. The federal Finance Department didn't immediately provide a comment on the groups' request for the change to the bill. The Liberals have said reducing the marginal tax rate will save two-income families up to $840 a year in 2026. Ottawa has also noted that beginning in July eligible Canadians can receive up to $2,400 a year from the Canada Disability Benefit. Carr said people with disabilities will lose money in the tax credits 'that are fundamentally important to them as it helps offset the expenses related to disabilities.' She argues the simple fix is to amend the bill to keep the marginal tax credit rate at 15 per cent, 'just for the calculation of these particular tax credits.' Carr also said tax credits on medical expenses will also be affected, and that could further add to the tax bill for people with disabilities. Nicholas Taylor, a resident of Cooks Brook, N.S., said in an interview Tuesday that the extra $100 in taxes would be roughly equivalent to a month of medication costs. The 39-year-old has polyneuropathy — a condition that where peripheral nerves in the body are damaged — which limits Taylor's mobility and requires the use of a wheelchair. 'For myself, that's a month's worth of medication. I'm diabetic and the blood strips that I have to purchase, they're also about $100 for a package,' Taylor said. With tax payments annually of about $450 on $12,000 in income, Taylor estimates the extra $100 the changes may cost him represents a 25 per cent tax increase. 'We need people with disabilities to be consulted before policies like this are brought in,' Taylor added. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
HALIFAX - Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency. Inclusion Canada says it favours Ottawa lowering the lowest marginal tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent, as proposed in the bill that passed first reading earlier this month. However, the group says the unintended result of the change is that tax credits for people with disabilities will decrease in many cases. That's because the credit — used to reduce taxes payable — is generated by a formula that is tied to the marginal tax rate, and by dropping that rate to 14 per cent, the credit shrinks. Krista Carr, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, said in a telephone interview Monday 'we're really hoping this is something that will be remedied, but as of yet we've not had a response.' The lobby group says without this change, many lower income people with disabilities who rely on the tax credit will be paying about $100 a year more to Ottawa. The March of Dimes, an organization that also works on behalf of people with disabilities, says in a release that families with children with disabilities would lose an average of about $156 per child. The federal Finance Department didn't immediately provide a comment on the groups' request for the change to the bill. The Liberals have said reducing the marginal tax rate will save two-income families up to $840 a year in 2026. Ottawa has also noted that beginning in July eligible Canadians can receive up to $2,400 a year from the Canada Disability Benefit. Carr said people with disabilities will lose money in the tax credits 'that are fundamentally important to them as it helps offset the expenses related to disabilities.' She argues the simple fix is to amend the bill to keep the marginal tax credit rate at 15 per cent, 'just for the calculation of these particular tax credits.' Carr also said tax credits on medical expenses will also be affected, and that could further add to the tax bill for people with disabilities. Nicholas Taylor, a resident of Cooks Brook, N.S., said in an interview Tuesday that the extra $100 in taxes would be roughly equivalent to a month of medication costs. The 39-year-old has polyneuropathy — a condition that where peripheral nerves in the body are damaged — which limits Taylor's mobility and requires the use of a wheelchair. 'For myself, that's a month's worth of medication. I'm diabetic and the blood strips that I have to purchase, they're also about $100 for a package,' Taylor said. With tax payments annually of about $450 on $12,000 in income, Taylor estimates the extra $100 the changes may cost him represents a 25 per cent tax increase. 'We need people with disabilities to be consulted before policies like this are brought in,' Taylor added. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Metro Detroit mother says March of Dimes was "a lifeline" after son's birth
Kimara Mayberry was pregnant with her third child when she realized something was wrong when she began bleeding in her second trimester. After undergoing testing, she was diagnosed with a high-risk condition called placenta previa. "That's when I ended up being in the hospital for about two months, being on strict bed rest before I did end up delivering Nico via emergency C-section," said Mayberry. "And that's the first time I encountered March of Dimes." Nico was born at 27 weeks. She said she will never forget the day she met a volunteer named Marion. "I was hysterically crying," she said. "The whole neonatologist team had just come in and started telling me, 'These are the things that probably are going to be wrong with your child' – if he were to survive. We didn't even know at that point. It was minute by minute. And she came in and she took my hand, and she says, 'I want to pray with you if you're okay with that.'" With no family in state, Mayberry was alone in the NICU day and night by her son's side. Marion came to visit her at the same time every day and acted as a liaison between her and Nico's medical team. "She was just a lifeline for me," said Mayberry. Fast forward three decades, and she said today, Nico is thriving. "He has graduated from college, he has his bachelor's degree, his master's degree, he's engaged to be married," she said. "He is just a wonderful young man, and I could not be more proud of him." She said her experience with March of Dimes inspired her to become a lifelong advocate. "I have been fundraising for them for many, many years," she said. "I've always supported and volunteered. And I have been able to now be on the leadership team for the Board for Southeast Michigan to be able to help push those initiatives forward in our area, and to be a point of contact. I have been the mom who has used those resources." She said she remembers how terrified she was to face the situation she was in by herself, with no resources, and it's become her mission to pay it forward. "We've been around for 87 years," she said. "There are a lot of nonprofits that folded way before then. And so, just being able to sustain during crisis, during the pandemic – we're still here, and we're still thriving, and we're still able to impact moms and babies. And that's the most important thing."
