Taxation

Thought Leaders

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
Practice

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
Practice

Landmark Canadian tax law decision that limits CRA's authority under section 231.2 of Income Tax Act

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch examines the decision in Canada (National Revenue) v Shopify Inc., against the Canada Revenue Agency
Practice

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
Practice

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

Catherine H. Kim and Rose Shawlee of Boughton Law review the pain points of probate planning and why a thorough, thoughtful probate management plan is vital
Thought Leaders

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

Unlike Canada, Australia thinks its hands are tied on the taxation of the multinational tech giants, in fear of retailiatory tariffs from the United States
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 25.06.15: DST bargaining chip, RVH auditing, and more Canadian accounting news

Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes the digital services tax as a G7 meeting bargaining chip, Renfrew Victoria Hospital auditors. and more
Practice

Case Commentary: Osman v The King – GST/HST new housing rebate claim denied due to lack of intention to occupy property first

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains the clear and settled intention to occupy property as a primary place of residence concept
Business

New Brunswick: Holt says 'we got a lot done,' but opposition parties beg to differ

A new provincial government concluded its first legislative session with several tax reduction measures but did not remove the so-called Irving Oil gas tax
Business

House-Flippers Beware: You are not eligible for GST/HST new housing rebates

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains why the Tax Court upheld a Canada Revenue Agency notice of assessment in Ram v The King
Practice

Losses, expenses arising from transactions that are not 'sufficiently commercial' may be ineligible to reduce your income tax

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains why the Tax Court dismissed the FX trade case of a successful businessman in Chad v The King
Business

Councillors want information on disturbing rise in St. Catharines homeowners unable to pay soaring tax bills

Revelations of rising numbers of property owners in St. Catharines unable to pay their property tax bills have prompted one city councillor to take action