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If a company is revived, are former directors liable for unpaid GST again?
The Maragos decision by the Tax Court of Canada reinforces the importance of limitation periods in tax law, explains Canadian tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch
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Taxpayer sought judicial review of CRA's decision to refuse changing his 2004 income tax return
In Rawlings v AGC, the taxpayer successfully won the right to amend his tax return, after the Federal Court found CRA actions unfair, says David J Rotfleisch
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Accepting money from a spouse with tax problems can give you a bigger problem with the CRA
Courts will focus on economic reality, not technical form, when applying anti-avoidance provisions like section 160, explains tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch
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When taxpayer relief, CPP limitation periods, and procedural finality abandon fairness without a remedy
Tolley v The King is a reminder that developments after tax reassessments, no matter how convincing, cannot alter relief from reassessments retroactively.
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Modernizing the GST/HST small-supplier threshold: A compliance fix hiding in plain sight
The issue is not whether GST/HST should exist. It’s whether the threshold governing its application still reflects sound administration in today’s economy
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Superstars, Steroids and Succession
Enhancing a succession plan using Succession Enhancers is like hitting a grand slam without any controversy involved, says Matthew Getzler of Torkin Manes LLP
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When CRA employees misbehave and make mistakes against Canadian taxpayers
The Canada Revenue Agency distinguishes clearly between employee misconduct and wrongdoing, applying different legal and administrative frameworks to each
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CRA introduces software-specific controls for EFILE accounts, a safety feature, starting in 2026
Proactively reviewing EFILE accounts, certified tax software usage, and internal controls will position you far better when the new CRA rules take effect
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When judicial review (Federal Court) finds that interest imposed by CBSA must be waived
The decision in Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft offers guidance on how interest-relief applications must be evaluated under s. 3.3 of the Customs Act
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Top 5 need-to-know Canadian GST/HST cases from 2025
Simon Douville, Al-Nawaz Nanji and Randy Schwartz of McCarthy Tétrault on the top five from LBL Holdings to an AirBNB condo sale, from the FCA to Tax Court
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Case Commentary: HMK v. Quebecor Inc – Federal Court Of Appeal rejects GAAR challenge to using strategy of business losses
The FCA decision reaffirmed that tax efficiency alone does not equate to abuse under GAAR, explains Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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How to deduct "loss leaders," other outrageous promotional expenses on your Canadian business taxes
What Canadian tax rules apply to the deductibility of promotional expenses? Lessons from a $3.2 million giant bluefin sale and Japan's ‘Tuna King’ of sushi
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