Taxation

Business
Rebate among initiatives to assist businesses
Small and medium-sized businesses will benefit from three federal initiatives says Federal Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hadju in Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Provincial
New Brunswick: Milestone or millstone? Shared-risk pension, 10 years on
Proponents say switching public sector workers to the shared-risk PSPP helped save provincial taxpayer dollars. Critics say the plan has performed poorly
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Practice
When can the federal court quash abusive CRA decisions to assess taxes?
In Milgram Foundation, the Federal Court recognized the finality of the CRA's acceptance of a voluntary disclosure application, explains David J Rotfleisch
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Practice
Tax practice reminder — there is no accountant-client privilege
A recent Tax Court case is a reminder that taxpayers and accountants must carefully consider the nature of communications, says Molly Luu of Miller Thomson
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Business
A $50 million battle is brewing at Niagara Region: St. Catharines mayor wants taxpayer dollars to help developers
Taxpayers in the Niagara Region will be on the hook for $50 million for developer incentives if the mayor of St. Catharines convinces regional councillors
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Business
Sunday News Roundup 24.09.22: NDP backs off carbon tax, free trade disaster, and more Canadian accounting news
Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
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Partner Posts
2024 Tax Planning: Opportunities & Strategies with the Tax Immersion Program
CPA Ontario's inaugural Tax Immersion Program equips Chartered Professional Accountants with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving tax landscape
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Practice
Employees Beware: Upcoming legislation affecting capital gains will impact employee stock options
David J Rotfleisch explains how Department of Finance changes to legislation, which are expected to be retroactive to June 25, 2024 will affect stock options
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Business
Matheson’s top staffer wants provincial review
Residents of a northern Ontario community petitioning the Ontario government in response to a 34 per cent tax hike following a municipal budget increase
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Business
Jasper rebuilds may not be eligible for clean energy upgrade loans
Will Jasper, Alberta taxpayers, whose homes were destroyed by wildfires this year, be allowed to access a municipal clean energy tax program to rebuild?
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Business
New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG
A new ad campaign warns LNG expansion in British Columbia is a risk to Canadian taxpayers and counters claims from fossil fuel advocacy group Canada Action
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Practice
Are poker winnings now taxable In Canada? A Canadian tax lawyer's analysis of four Tax Court Of Canada recent poker decisions
When a taxpayer relies on other means to sustain their lifestyle, poker-playing activities fail to comprise a source of income, explains David J Rotfleisch
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