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Superstars, Steroids and Succession
Enhancing a succession plan using Succession Enhancers is like hitting a grand slam without any controversy involved, says Matthew Getzler of Torkin Manes LLP
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When CRA employees misbehave and make mistakes against Canadian taxpayers
The Canada Revenue Agency distinguishes clearly between employee misconduct and wrongdoing, applying different legal and administrative frameworks to each
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CRA introduces software-specific controls for EFILE accounts, a safety feature, starting in 2026
Proactively reviewing EFILE accounts, certified tax software usage, and internal controls will position you far better when the new CRA rules take effect
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When judicial review (Federal Court) finds that interest imposed by CBSA must be waived
The decision in Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft offers guidance on how interest-relief applications must be evaluated under s. 3.3 of the Customs Act
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Top 5 need-to-know Canadian GST/HST cases from 2025
Simon Douville, Al-Nawaz Nanji and Randy Schwartz of McCarthy Tétrault on the top five from LBL Holdings to an AirBNB condo sale, from the FCA to Tax Court
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Case Commentary: HMK v. Quebecor Inc – Federal Court Of Appeal rejects GAAR challenge to using strategy of business losses
The FCA decision reaffirmed that tax efficiency alone does not equate to abuse under GAAR, explains Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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How to deduct "loss leaders," other outrageous promotional expenses on your Canadian business taxes
What Canadian tax rules apply to the deductibility of promotional expenses? Lessons from a $3.2 million giant bluefin sale and Japan's ‘Tuna King’ of sushi
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BC accounting firm Davidson & Company LLP gets clean sheet from US audit watchdog
PCAOB inspection report comes one year after censure by Canadian Public Accountability Board, based on audit inspection information from foreign regulator
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Missing a CRA notice is not an excuse: Tax Court reinforces strict deadlines to GST objections
The Tax Court of Canada’s decision in Ng v. The King used a four-step legal test for mailing, explains Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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Christian charities see spike in revocations for serious violations in 2025
Sometimes people think their sector is being persecuted or highlighted and that's not really the case, says CCCC spokesperson, who takes no issue with CRA
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Saskatchewan: Increases in tax credits and affordability measures
Tax credits aimed at helping with affordability are also increasing including the Low Income Tax Credit, the Disability Tax Credit and supplement and more
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Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton gets clean audit inspection sheet from US audit watchdog
A rare achievement for a Canadian accounting firm as the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board finds no deficiencies in its inspection of two audits
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