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Latest Federal tax relief for 2008 and 2009

The Department of Finance has published a summary of tax relief measures for 2008 and
2009. The following measures came into effect in 2009

1.) Launch of the tax-free savings account
2.) Reduction of the general corporate income tax rate from 19.5% to 19%
3.) Reduction in the rate of withholding tax on interest payments from Canada to non-arm's  
     length U.S. lenders from 7% to 4% (Click here for Details)