Vern Krishna
Tax Law
Recent Blog Posts By Vern Krishna
GAAR Clips Westminster’s Wings
Vern Krishna, whose work was cited in the Deans Knight decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, explains the history of the Westminster principle and GAAR
The Revenue Rule In Tax Law
Vern Krishna of TaxChambers LLP on the history of international tax and trade law
Twelve rules that protect the tax collector
Taxpayers have minimal procedural rights says Vern Krishna of TaxChambers LLP
The Ancient Art Of Taxation
Vern Krishna, FCPA, FCGA on the history of taxation around the world, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Canada
Is the principal residence an endangered species?
The federal government is desperate for money, says Vern Krishna. Tax increases will follow a Liberal majority government
Stock traders beware of tax traps: The taxman cometh
For speculators in GameStop, the taxman awaits around the corner, says Vern Krishna, FCGA, FCPA, CM, QC of TaxChambers LLP
A brief history on the unpleasant subject of taxes
The story of income tax is rooted in war, explains Vern Krishna, FCGA, FCPA, CM, QC of TaxChambers LLP in Toronto
Bottom Line Profits: "It Ain't Necessarily So"*
Tax lawyer and accountant Vern Krishna looks at "the art of communicating financial information" through accounting
Accounting Principles: Part I
Vern Krishna of TaxChambers LLP explains the language of the world of finance and taxation in part one of a series
Canada: A brief overview of tax history
Canadian calls for tax reform have been met with minimal success
The nature of taxes
Vern Krishna, FCGA, FCPA, CM, QC looks at taxation historically and in Canada
Tax Reform: Less talk and more action, please
Ultimately, all tax law is a compromise of competing values, says Vern Krishna