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When Canadian taxpayers have severe emotional trauma, documentation is key to taxpayer relief requests

The 2025 judicial review of Bifano v Attorney General (2019) demonstrates the need for documentation from psychologists, doctors explains David J Rotfleisch

Significant positive changes to reinvigorate the Voluntary Disclosures Program for income tax and GST/HST

Michael Ciomyk, Rojin Esmaeili and Zoë Sebastien of McCarthy Tétrault LLP outline changes by the CRA that seek to broaden the previously restrictive program

A victory for all charities, not just housing providers: 3 takeaways from Stamford Kiwanis

Stephen Hsia and David Tang of Miller Thomson LLP say the Ontario Court of Appeal has done something it rarely does: overturn its own decades-old precedent.

Ford’s speed camera cut could cost taxpayers up to $140K next year

Niagara-on-the-Lake says taxpayers may have to make up the difference in revenue loss through increased property taxes due to Doug Ford speed camera ban.

New Brunswick: Province says no extra money to compensate for property tax freeze

Property tax freeze compensation and tax credits were the main issues of discussion at the annual conference of the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities

When Canadian taxpayers have severe emotional trauma, documentation is key to taxpayer relief requests

The 2025 judicial review of Bifano v Attorney General (2019) demonstrates the need for documentation from psychologists, doctors explains David J Rotfleisch

Significant positive changes to reinvigorate the Voluntary Disclosures Program for income tax and GST/HST

Michael Ciomyk, Rojin Esmaeili and Zoë Sebastien of McCarthy Tétrault LLP outline changes by the CRA that seek to broaden the previously restrictive program

A victory for all charities, not just housing providers: 3 takeaways from Stamford Kiwanis

Stephen Hsia and David Tang of Miller Thomson LLP say the Ontario Court of Appeal has done something it rarely does: overturn its own decades-old precedent.

Ford’s speed camera cut could cost taxpayers up to $140K next year

Niagara-on-the-Lake says taxpayers may have to make up the difference in revenue loss through increased property taxes due to Doug Ford speed camera ban.

New Brunswick: Province says no extra money to compensate for property tax freeze

Property tax freeze compensation and tax credits were the main issues of discussion at the annual conference of the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities

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David J. Rotfleisch

When Canadian taxpayers have severe emotional trauma, documentation is key to taxpayer relief requests

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Taxation

George Gonzalez and Gillian Holthe

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Economics

Luc Godbout

Staying the course toward sound public finances

Taxation

Michael Ciomyk, Rojin Esmaeili and Zoë Sebastien

Significant positive changes to reinvigorate the Voluntary Disclosures Program for income tax and GST/HST

Financial Reporting

Philip Maguire

How accountants can combat inefficiencies

Taxation

Stephen Hsia and David Tang

A victory for all charities, not just housing providers: 3 takeaways from Stamford Kiwanis

Accounting Profession

Zubair Choudhry

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Accounting News

Municipal

Municipalities across Ontario warn of property tax increases due to Doug Ford's speed camera ban
Like his expensive policing contract, Doug Ford’s decision to ban speed cameras will cause property taxes to increase, say municipalities across Ontario
Municipal

$100K in revenue at stake for NOTL if Ford scraps speed cameras, mayor says
Property taxes will rise in Niagara-on-the-Lake and other cities across Ontario due Premier Doug Ford's plan to scrap automated speed cameras next month
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 25.09.28: Expanded CRA audit powers, MAGA attacks IFRS, and more Canadian accounting news
Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes adversarial audit powers at the Canada Revenue Agency, MAGA attacks on accounting standards, and more
Profession

Canadian audit watchdog censures another Mississauga accounting firm
The Canadian Public Accountability Board has prohibited Abu-Farah Professional Corporation from accepting all new reporting issuer audit engagements
Partner Posts

CPA Canada welcomes new board chair and vice-chair
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) welcomes new leadership to its board of directors following its Annual Meeting of the Members
Practice

PCAOB inspection report: Ernst and Young Canada lowers audit deficiency rate
EY Canada lowers deficiency rate from 50 to 25 per cent according to US audit watchdog inspection report over four 2024 audits by Big Four accounting firm

Confidence is the new currency in the AI economy

The growing partnership between accountants and AI not only transforms accounting but strengthens SMB leadership confidence says Ciarán Quilty of Intuit



Open Banking: A crucial shift for Canadian accountants

Five ways for Canadian accountants and bookkeepers to prepare for the swift and transformed landscape of open banking, as explained by Mike Cascone of Xero



What can Canada learn from Ireland’s corporate tax approach?

Ireland shows that clear rules, competitive tax rates, and simplicity can help drive economic growth