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Should founders incorporate their startups in the United States or Canada?

The choice of domicile is an important decision that can have long-term impacts on a startup company explains Gary Marshall of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The forgotten project of tax reform

Despite differences, Canada’s federal parties recognize the need for an in-depth review. Now is the time to act, say François Brouard and Bertrand Lemieux

Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that — and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy

One of the most strategically valuable (yet less publicly discussed) motivations of philanthropy is tax management, particularly the donation of shares

The Date Debate: A new battleground in assessment appeals

An Ontario Assessment Review Board decision is sparking debate about how many valuation dates there are in the provincial property tax assessment system

A guide to the Canadian tax treatment of domestic, foreign retirement compensation arrangements for high-income earners

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch deconstructs lessons from the recent Tax Court Martin v The King decision involving the CRA and RCAs

Should founders incorporate their startups in the United States or Canada?

The choice of domicile is an important decision that can have long-term impacts on a startup company explains Gary Marshall of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The forgotten project of tax reform

Despite differences, Canada’s federal parties recognize the need for an in-depth review. Now is the time to act, say François Brouard and Bertrand Lemieux

Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that — and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy

One of the most strategically valuable (yet less publicly discussed) motivations of philanthropy is tax management, particularly the donation of shares

The Date Debate: A new battleground in assessment appeals

An Ontario Assessment Review Board decision is sparking debate about how many valuation dates there are in the provincial property tax assessment system

A guide to the Canadian tax treatment of domestic, foreign retirement compensation arrangements for high-income earners

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch deconstructs lessons from the recent Tax Court Martin v The King decision involving the CRA and RCAs

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Statements

Taxation

Allan Lanthier

Oh, what a tangled web: The taxation of foreign affiliates

Practice

Ben Richmond

Accounting 2030: Exploring the future of the profession

Technology

Brian McGlynn

How accountants can navigate tax implications for wealthy Canadian investors in a shifting political landscape

Estate Planning

Catherine H. Kim and Rose Shawlee

Probate Planning in BC: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Tax Law

David J. Rotfleisch

A guide to the Canadian tax treatment of domestic, foreign retirement compensation arrangements for high-income earners

Taxation

Fei Gao and Richard Krever

Australia could tax Google, Facebook and other tech giants with a digital services tax — but don’t hold your breath

Corporate Law

Gary Marshall

Should founders incorporate their startups in the United States or Canada?

Students

Gevorg Grigoryan

Seven multiple-choice question study tips I wish someone told me before the CPA PEP Core 2 accounting exam

Accounting News

Case Analysis: Why a business must demonstrate actual business activities before applying for business tax deductions

David J Rotfleisch examines the case of a chartered professional accountant who claimed business expenses for a company he cofounded in Prince Edward Island



How the CRA uses 'nudge letters' with online sellers to increase uptake of Canada's VDP

Canada Revenue Agency uses nudge letters to prompt taxpayers to review their tax affairs, ensure compliance, and access the Voluntary Disclosures Program