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Business
Canadian economy to slow in 2020, says RSM Canada
Canada facing headwinds of a global manufacturing recession
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Practice
Corporate amalgamation deemed an avoidance transaction
David J. Rotfleisch looks at Birchcliff Energy Ltd. v. The Queen
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Profession
The federal election is over. What did Canadian accountants learn?
10 key takeaways from the Canadian Accountant election poll
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Practice
Misrepresentation of business expenses exposes taxpayer to reassessment beyond normal reassessment period
Strum v. The Queen 2019 TCC 167
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Business
Election 2019: The "Netflix Tax" May Be Hiding In Plain Sight
The Netflix tax has proved to be the ultimate public policy Rorschach Test, says Stephen Zolf
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Thought Leaders
The economic illusions of the Canadian election
Party platforms should reflect some modicum of economic literacy, says Gregory C. Mason
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Practice
A caution to Canadian tax planners: Eyeball Networks Inc. v The Queen
A Butterfly reorganization might trigger derivative tax liability
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Profession
Trump backlash drives Canuck consulting attractiveness, benefits Big Four
Canadian consulting market now ranks seventh in global survey
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Profession
Election 2019: Majority of Canadian accountants to vote Conservative
National survey indicates divisions among progressive-voting accountants
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Practice
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Samaroo CRA appeal
End of controversial tax case disappoints Canadian accountants
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Practice
Notice Of Assessment: Should You Pay In Advance?
A recent court ruling provides guidance, says Jonathan Éthier of law firm Spiegel Sohmer.
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Practice
Moore v. The Queen: Taxpayer Relief, T1135
Taxpayers may mitigate late filing penalties in some circumstances
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Thought Leaders
What election tax promises will mean for your wallet
None of the tax tinkering represents bold policy, says Economist Gregory C. Mason
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Practice
A taxpayer need not answer questions during a CRA tax audit
The CRA's response to a Federal Court Of Appeal decision
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Canadian accountants launch new CPA ad campaign
CPA advertising builds on previous branding campaigns
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Profession
Western Canadian accounting mergers announced
Grant Thornton, RSM Canada announce separate deals
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Practice
When can the CRA advance an alternative argument?
Subsection 152(9) of the Income Tax Act tips litigation in favour of the Crown
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Practice
A taxpayer's rights to interest from the Canada Revenue Agency
A case comment on Glatt v Canada (National Revenue)
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Practice
Can the CRA force a taxpayer to provide any document during a GST/HST audit?
The legal threshold is very low, says lawyer Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
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Business
Economy slowing, digital rising, says accounting firm RSM Canada
New economy outpacing broader economic growth
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Practice
The CRA's ability to compel confidential reports
EY Canada, Atlas Tube Canada and the CRA's power to compel disclosure
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Business
Canadian accounting firms leaders in workplace transformation
Professional service firms integrating multiple digital solutions
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Thought Leaders
Directors are in the crosshairs of corporate climate litigation
CPAs in corporate director positions should be aware of legal risk
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Thought Leaders
Refundable tax credits would help alleviate poverty in Canada
They should be part of Canada’s national poverty reduction strategy
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Business
Job numbers strong, economic optimism bounces back
Corporate CPAs more optimistic, says latest CPA Canada Business Monitor
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