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Billionaires with $1 salaries ― and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
People who earn a lot through their job, from doctors to executives, are carrying the largest taxation burden, alongside lower-wage workers, says Ray Madoff
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Canada needs an open finance roadmap, not just open banking
Canada has a window to learn from open banking examples around the world and design an open finance roadmap that fits its own needs says Eric Saumure, CPA
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What are the ethical issues that accountants should be aware of when using artificial intelligence?
When it comes to GAI, accountants can add the most value through their unique skills, such as model performance and reconciliation, explains Philip Maguire
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Rudeness is hurting auditors’ ability to protect the public — here’s how
A new study co-authored by Canadian accounting academics shows negative behaviour from clients should be treated as an risk factor — and provides solutions
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Taxation
As the Carney government prepares to unveil its budget on Tuesday, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has presented its Alternative Federal Budget
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Staying the course toward sound public finances
The absence of a federal budget underscores the importance of returning to fiscal consistency, says Université de Sherbooke taxation professor Luc Godbout
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How accountants can combat inefficiencies
Bureaucracy, explains Philip Maguire, CPA, CA, is a curse on the ability to manage an organization in an effective manner, to the detriment of productivity
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What can Canada learn from Ireland’s corporate tax approach?
Ireland shows that clear rules, competitive tax rates, and simplicity can help drive economic growth
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Remember who the tax system is for
Francois Boileau, Canada’s taxpayers ombudsperson, responds to the article, The forgotten project of tax reform, by François Brouard and Bertrand Lemieux
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Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that — and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy
One of the most strategically valuable (yet less publicly discussed) motivations of philanthropy is tax management, particularly the donation of shares
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The forgotten project of tax reform
Despite differences, Canada’s federal parties recognize the need for an in-depth review. Now is the time to act, say François Brouard and Bertrand Lemieux
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Australia could tax Google, Facebook and other tech giants with a digital services tax — but don’t hold your breath
Unlike Canada, Australia thinks its hands are tied on the taxation of the multinational tech giants, in fear of retailiatory tariffs from the United States
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