Taxation
Thought Leaders
Advocates applauded as Canada zero-rates tax on face masks, shields
Cyndee Todgham Cherniak an early advocate of zero-rated PPE
Partner Posts
Understanding wage subsidies at year-end
Rachel Fisch of Wagepoint on TWS & CEWS compliance in time for 2020 year-end
Profession
Are net wealth taxes what Canada needs to manage its growing deficit?
A wealth tax isn’t a silver bullet says Fred O'Riordan, EY Canada Tax Policy Leader
Thought Leaders
Canada should repeal the small business deduction
There is little evidence supporting the efficacy of the SBD, says Allan Lanthier
Business
Why is the CRA targeting temporary labour agencies?
The Canada Revenue Agency believes many agencies engage in fraudulent tax schemes
Practice
Updates to CERS, CEWS & CEBA
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch reviews recent updates to government support
Practice
Should Canada have a wealth tax: lessons learned
Wealth taxes are not new – and many countries that had them have abandoned them, says Margaret R. O'Sullivan of O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
Practice
CRA operational update - Ten things you need to know (Fall 2020)
Stevan Novoselac of Gowling WLG on the October update from the CRA
Practice
No elation when rectification takes a vacation
John A. Sorensen of Gowling WLG looks at the recent rejection of a rectification application as retroactive tax planning
Practice
Deducting motor vehicle expenses: Gardner v The Queen
A recent Tax Court decision provides guidance for taxpayers working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practice
Toronto employment agency owner sentenced for tax fraud
The CRA may have an ongoing project to scrutinize staffing agencies and their clients, says Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch
Business
Canadians will pay the bill for COVID-19 in higher taxes — here’s how it will likely happen
Gordon Pape on eight potential Canadian tax increases post-pandemic