Budget 2023

Summary: Saskatchewan Budget 2023

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Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled Saskatchewan’s 2023-24 budget (SK Budget 2023) on March 22, 2023.

SK Budget 2023 estimates a surplus of $1.147 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year, compared to a $463 million deficit projected in the previous budget.   

Fiscal projections for the next four years are as follows:

Year Projected surplus (deficit)
2023-24 $1,017 million
2024-25 $208 million
2025-26  $134 million
2026-27 $101 million

Key insights include:

  • No changes to the corporate or personal tax rates, or the $600,000 small business limit.

  • A previously announced increase to Saskatchewan’s small business rate to 1% on July 1, 2023, returning to 2% on July 1, 2024.

  • An extension to the Manufacturing and Processing Exporter Tax Incentive by one year to December 31, 2023.

  • An increase to the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit rate to 30% (from 10%) to stimulate investment in mineral exploration activities.

  • Other notable items such as significant investments in health care, child care, education, Indigenous businesses and enhancements to social services, and assistance benefits.

Visit our Budget 2023 hub to learn more about all federal and provincial budgets.

Disclaimer  

The information contained herein is general in nature and is based on proposals that are subject to change. It is not, and should not be construed as, accounting, legal or tax advice or an opinion provided by Grant Thornton LLP to the reader. This material may not be applicable to, or suitable for, specific circumstances or needs and may require consideration of other factors not described herein.

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