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Taxpayer's failure to review tax return contributed to negligence, Tax Court Of Canada finds
The CRA can reassess a taxpayer beyond the normal reassessment period if tax return misrepresentations are due to carelessness, neglect or willful default
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Case Commentary: Watts v the King, 2024 TCC 100 — Enhanced costs of litigation
A recent Tax Court of Canada judgment shows why litigants should be aware of all potential court costs asserts tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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Profession
MNP LLP closes year strong with major acquisition of 21 BDO Canada accounting firms
Homegrown national accounting firm MNP expands its presence in four provinces as a continuation of its ‘national in scope, local in focus’ growth strategy
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Partner Posts
2025: The year AI becomes the accountant’s ultimate partner
2025 promises to be pivotal for accounting, says Ben Richmond of Xero, a moment when AI and mobile technology converge to redefine how accountants work
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Court allows Canada-US tax treaty credit against investment tax
Allan Lanthier examines the recent Bruyea decision of the US Court of Federal Claims, which allowed a tax treaty credit against US tax on investment income
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What are a taxpayer's rights during an access to information and privacy (ATIP) request for their own tax records?
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotflesich looks at case law involving requests to the Canada Revenue Agency for disclosure of relevant records
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Loupy's: Deemed self-assessment after GST/HST number cancellation
When a taxpayer ceases to be a GST/HST registrant, they can face a significant tax liability, as in the case of Loupy’s Restaurant before the Tax Court of Canada
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Profession
CPAB censures Davidson & Company LLP for ‘numerous’ violations of independence rules
Vancouver-based accounting firm censured by Canadian Public Accountability Board based on information disclosed during inspection by US audit watchdog
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Case Commentary: Onex Corporation v. Canada, 2024 FC
Section 1247, subsections 220(2.1) and 220(3), of the Income Tax Act can grant relief from tax reassessment and filing requirements, says David J Rotfleisch
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Business
Thunder Bay: Doane Grant Thornton helps business leaders make a vibrant community
Doane Grant Thornton, which recently rebranded, held a Vibrant Communities civic improvement event at Fort William Historical Park for Thunder Bay business
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How to use "well accepted accounting principles" to your advantage to calculate business or property income for a taxation year
Canadian accountant and tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch explains how accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS pertain to business and personal income taxation
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Case Commentary: Glencore v. Canada — How are commitment and break fees in M&A transactions taxed? Windfall or business income?
When the Supreme Court of Canada denied Glencore’s leave to appeal, it ended a 30-year tax dispute, and characterized complex M&A fees as business income
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