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The CRA's national policy for saying sorry to taxpayers
There are clear issues with a CRA formal apology policy, says Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch
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That's a relief! CRA extends payment due dates again during COVID-19
Canada Revenue Agency announces further extension to payment due date for individual, corporate, and trust income tax returns
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When does a CRA tax audit become a criminal tax investigation?
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch looks at the "Jarvis Standard" and the case of Softcom Solutions
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The CRA's pursuit of real estate data goes south of the border
Lost tax revenue in the real estate sector has been a key issue for the CRA, say David Piccolo and Jessica Bishara of TaxChambers LLP in Toronto.
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Should a Canadian taxpayer seek judicial review?
The Canada Revenue Agency must provide reasons to taxpayers for their decisions, says the Federal Court of Canada
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Audit keeps failing — here’s why a fundamental change is needed
Recent failures of the auditing profession and Big Four accounting firms proves auditors should be responsible for detecting fraud in financial statements
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Shifting to virtual: 4 tips for transitioning in-person training to virtual learning
Reimagining the way accounting firms deliver training to accountants and staff can result in a powerful remote learner, says Sofia Arisheh
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Tax fraud contrary to the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Criminal Code
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at Regina V Reynolds
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When can a Canadian taxpayer seek punitive damage from the CRA?
Tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at the Quebec Court of Appeal case of Ludmer c. Attorney General of Canada
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CRA Operational Update: Ten Things You Need To Know
A CRA status update on tax controversy and dispute resolution from Stevan Novoselac and John Sorensen of Gowling WLG
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Tax Court update on getting back to business – top ten takeaways
An update on the reopening of the Tax Court of Canada, by Stevan Novoselac and John Sorensen of Gowling WLG
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The Tax Court Of Canada's new fast track settlement conference system, post the COVID-19 pandemic
Tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at the ramifications of trying to clear the Tax Court's backlog of cases