David J. Rotfleisch
Tax Law
Recent Blog Posts By David J. Rotfleisch
Contesting a will in Ontario: Canadian tax lawyer guide
Provincial legislations are carefully crafted to include provisions that infringe upon and restrict an individual's testamentary freedom, says tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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
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
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.)
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
Alberta Court rejects CRA's duty of care to taxpayers
David Rotfleisch explains the Signal Hill Manufacturing case and duty of care
New opportunities for intergenerational transfers of businesses after enactment of Canada’s Bill C-208
Any transfer of a family business must be structured correctly to avoid re-assessment by the CRA, says Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch
2021 updates for T1134: A Canadian tax lawyer's perspective
The T1134 has been updated to reflect legislation changes that allow the CRA to collect additional information and provide some reporting relief
Maple Leafs GM vs CRA tax court ruling
Just in time for the playoffs, Dave Nonis scores a win in the Tax Court of Canada, six years after his dismissal as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Canadian tax professionals: A Canadian tax lawyer's guide
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch breaks down the classifications and the kind of work done by Canadian tax professionals
President Trump will single-handedly make forensic accountants sexy
The investigation into former US president Donald Trump's finances could be turned into a hit TV series, says tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch
Tax Court: No penalty for tax return filed without person's knowledge
The CRA did not rightfully impose a gross-negligence penalty in Bowker v. The Queen, explains tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch
Filing tax returns, paying income tax, is saving us during COVID-19
Tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch says paying our income taxes is what keeps Canada a great country to live in
Tax litigators may represent corporations in Canada Tax Court appeals
But under certain conditions, accountants may represent taxpayers in Tax Court
A pending VDP application won't stop a CRA tax reassessment
Notably, says Canadian tax accountant and lawyer David Rotfleisch, a voluntary-disclosure application must indeed be voluntary
CRA Remission Guide: Canadian tax lawyer's overview
David Rotfleisch looks at the last resort of taxpayers for relief from tax debt and enforced penalties, including interest, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian criminal tax evasion sentencing
A Brampton business owner was one of the few taxpayers to be sentenced in 2020
TFSA penalty relief: A Canadian tax lawyer's guidance
The CRA acted unreasonably in a recent TFSA overcontribution case
Tax search warrants per Income Tax Act
In certain circumstances, solicitor-client privilege may be available for accountant-client correspondence
RRSP Meltdown Strategy: A Canadian tax lawyer's tax guidance
Tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at a unique retirement financial strategy to create tax neutrality on RRSP withdrawals
CRA eyeing influencers, video game streamers for unreported taxes
Canadian influencers earn millions and the CRA wants its cut, says tax accountant and lawyer David Rotfleisch
Why is the CRA targeting temporary labour agencies?
The Canada Revenue Agency believes many agencies engage in fraudulent tax schemes
Updates to CERS, CEWS & CEBA
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch reviews recent updates to government support
Deducting motor vehicle expenses: Gardner v The Queen
A recent Tax Court decision provides guidance for taxpayers working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Toronto employment agency owner sentenced for tax fraud
The CRA may have an ongoing project to scrutinize staffing agencies and their clients, says Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch