Taxation
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Profession
Canadian tax advisory market lags behind global growth
Global growth driven by complex cross-border tax changes, risk and automated managed services
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Taxation
Uber case signals gig economy is next frontier for CRA
First Uber, next AirBnB suggests TaxChambers LLP
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David J. Rotfleisch
Is the CRA’s public shaming an effective deterrent of tax evasion?
The CRA is sending a clear message that tax evasion does not pay, says David J. Rotfleisch
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Taxation
Lebouthillier makes bold additions to offshore tax evasion committee
Tax professors Alepin, Cockfield appointed to controversial group
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Business
Accountants missing from new CRA service advisory panel
Strategic digital experience a priority for new service initiative
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David J. Rotfleisch
Auditor General slams CRA for unfair treatment of taxpayers
Michael Ferguson finds the CRA unable to measure its own activities
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Taxation
VDP was applied inconsistently to tax evaders, says Auditor General
Accountants and tax lawyers should take note of CRA acquiescence
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Taxation
Canada Revenue Agency guilty of double standard, says Auditor General's Report
Look for the CRA to further tighten its compliance and enforcement
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Taxation
Canada Revenue Agency lauds its war on tax evasion
CRA says global cooperation leading to more data sharing
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Taxation
CPA? Have your say with the CRA
Canada Revenue Agency promoting national consultations and newly appointed chief service officer
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Taxation
Aitchison: A distasteful but correct Tax Court decision
The Canada Revenue Agency tried to fit a square peg into a round hole
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Federal Court upholds CRA audit powers
Charter Challenge: Campbell v Attorney General of Canada, 2018 FC 683
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David J. Rotfleisch
Fighting the Canada Revenue Agency no longer like fighting city hall
The Ludmer decision represents a judicial thawing of CRA liability
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Taxation
U.S. tax ruling means winter is coming for online retailers
Tax rulings are catching up with the Amazons of retail
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Are CRA auditors biased against wealthy Canadians?
Tax accountants, lawyers irate over CRA auditor survey on tax avoidance
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Taxation
Multiple taxpayers successfully sue the Canada Revenue Agency
Damages in negligence: Ludmer et al c. Attorney General Of Canada
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Taxation
Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants
OSC decision ruling opens door to unlimited political lobbying by HNW clients
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CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians
Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities
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Voluntary Disclosures Program under continued attack from Canada Revenue Agency
VDP changes are headed to the courts, predicts tax lawyer David J. Rotfleisch
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Global
Special Report: Manafort trial a cautionary tale in accounting ethics
The testimony of Paul Manafort's tax accountant shows the ethical risks of working with some high net worth clients
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Voluntary disclosures drop under new VDP unreported income rules
CRA statistics confirm predictions of tax accountants, lawyers
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Taxation
The reasonable minimum standard when challenging CRA tax audits
A look at the leading case and subsequent case law
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Taxation
Multinational accounting under increased scrutiny as BEPs reporting begins
Minister of National Revenue announces first OECD information exchange
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New CRA tax gap stats shows underground economy dwarfs offshore avoidance
Publicity, better enforcement, have led to increased disclosure
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CRA discipline statistics shockingly low for number of service complaints
Tax lawyer David Rotfleisch says taxpayer abuse should be disciplined as well
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