How do I determine if my new vehicle is a Class 10 or Class 10.1 asset and what are the tax implications?

Any vehicle with a purchase cost of over $30,000 can be classed as a luxury vehicle (a 10.1 asset). This classification restricts the amount of depreciation that can be deducted from income which reduces your corporate expenses and increases your corporate tax. It also limits the amount of GST that can be recovered. The determining factor is whether the vehicle is a passenger vehicle or a motor vehicle by CRA’s definitions. Read More