Taxation
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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
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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
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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
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The Ancient Art Of Taxation
Vern Krishna, FCPA, FCGA on the history of taxation around the world, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Canada
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Analysis: Tax litigants may amend their arguments during a trial
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch analyzes Canada v. Pomeroy Acquireco
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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
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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
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Canadian income tax - proposed First Home Savings Account
David J Rotfleisch on the Liberals' proposed tax favoured savings account
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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
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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
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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
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Tax topics we're thinking about this fall
MaryAnne Loney of McLennan Ross LLP on opportunities and risks in the current tax landscape
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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
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When will the Tax Court of Canada resume in-person sittings?
Some notable decisions recently announced from videoconference hearings
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Alberta Court rejects CRA's duty of care to taxpayers
David Rotfleisch explains the Signal Hill Manufacturing case and duty of care
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Friday News Roundup 21.07.09: Bill C-208 fallout, tax canyons, tennis tax avoidance and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
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Tax relief for family business transfers: A legislative fiasco – Part II
In part two of a two-part series, Allan Lanthier outlines the strategy for legislative repeal and predicts what lies ahead for Bill C-208
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