Taxation
Practice
What can a taxpayer do if a CRA decision letter is unclear?
Canadian accountant and tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch on a recent Federal Court decision against Canada Revenue Agency
Practice
When to file (and when not to file) a service complaint against the CRA
Pierre Alary of Gowling WLG on factors that support the filing of a service complaint as part of an ongoing tax dispute
Practice
Pandora Papers: More smoke than fire? CRA VDP operations manual: Top 10 takeaways
Stevan Novoselac and John A. Sorensen of Gowling WLG on the nuances of the CRA's VDP Operations Manual
Practice
Rectification and the vanishing prospects for common sense and compassion
John Sorenson of Gowling WLG asks whether the Glenmac decision demonstrates a tax system that is just, equitable and fair
Thought Leaders
The Pandora Papers: How punishing tax cheats can serve as a deterrent
Punishing tax evasion enablers could also compel taxpayers to comply with tax laws, says Professor Tisha King, CPA, CGA
Thought Leaders
A Canadian tax lawyer's scary taxes for Halloween
From Halloween candy to the Halloween Massacre, David Rotfleisch on the tricks and treats of recent Canadian tax history
Thought Leaders
The Ancient Art Of Taxation
Vern Krishna, FCPA, FCGA on the history of taxation around the world, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Canada
Practice
Analysis: Tax litigants may amend their arguments during a trial
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch analyzes Canada v. Pomeroy Acquireco
Thought Leaders
Will the OECD eliminate corporate tax avoidance? We’ll see
Allan Lanthier analyzes the most sweeping overhaul of global tax rules in more than a century
Thought Leaders
Pandora Papers: “It’s time to pursue lawyers and accountants who enable tax evasion” – offshore tax expert Q&A
Professor Ronan Palan on the repercussions of the Pandora Papers
Practice
Canadian income tax - proposed First Home Savings Account
David J Rotfleisch on the Liberals' proposed tax favoured savings account
Profession
Sunday News Roundup 21.10.10: Pandora Papers, global tax deal, elephant tails, and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Thought Leaders
Paid millions to hide trillions: Pandora Papers expose financial crime enablers, too
Greater transparency and accountability is needed says University of Ottawa accounting professor Marc Tassé, CPA, CA
Practice
Dale et al. v the Queen – Timing on issue of shares in Section 85 rollover
Tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch on a successful appeal of a Tax Court decision
Practice
Tax topics we're thinking about this fall
MaryAnne Loney of McLennan Ross LLP on opportunities and risks in the current tax landscape
Practice
Electing out of spousal rollover on death
Toronto Tax Lawyer and Accountant David J Rotfleisch explains when, with proper estate planning, it is possible to achieve a substantially better tax outcome
Practice
When will the Tax Court of Canada resume in-person sittings?
Some notable decisions recently announced from videoconference hearings
Profession
Friday News Roundup 21.09.03: Big Four jabs, CRA secrets, minimum taxes, wealth taxes and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice
Tax Clearance Certificates: Canadian Tax Lawyer Guidance
Tax clearance certificates can be beneficial but may also trigger scrutiny from the Canada Revenue Agency. Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains
Practice
Voluntary Disclosure Applications: Canadian Tax Lawyer's Guide
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at a recent Federal Court ruling on voluntary disclosure (4053893 Canada Inc.)
Business
Friday News Roundup 21.08.13: CRA errors, Xero, Freshbooks, record low insolvencies and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice
The general anti-avoidance rule and family surplus strips
Allan Lanthier on why the Deans Knight court decision should cause HNW individuals to pause before engaging in aggressive surplus stripping through intergenerational wealth transfers
Thought Leaders
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
Practice
Tax Court won't uphold gross-negligence penalties: Taxpayer not aware of accountant errors
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch explains the case of Frank-Fort Construction in the Tax Court of Canada
Profession
Friday News Roundup 21.07.23: A tax haven in Ottawa, CPAB & CM2.0 consultations, tax complaints and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news