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CRA routinely disallows parking expense claims, even for life-threatening illnesses
It is not the Tax Court's job to provide equitable relief, David Rotflesich explains, as the Income Tax Act provides a bright-line test for medical expense tax credits
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Benefits of paperless processing for taxpayers: Lessons for CRA from the IRS
Canadian taxpayers will benefit if the CRA follows the IRS in the paperless processing of income tax returns but not at the expense of customer service
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Are CRA publications clear and easy to understand? Can Canadian taxpayers trust their information?
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains why taxpayers should not necessarily trust CRA publications such as folios, bulletins and circulars
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Accountants: When is the right time for your sole proprietor or partnership clients to incorporate?
Does your accounting firm have clients that are in a position where incorporation makes sense? Ownr’s professional partner program can help
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Government of Canada releases package of proposed domestic and international tax legislation
The tax team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP review August's draft tax legislation released by the Department of Finance for public consultation
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Canada releases modified proposals to amend the General Anti-Avoidance Rule
Martha Macdonald, Gwen Watson and Michael Steele of Torys LLP in Toronto parse the government's August proposals to amend Canada's GAAR legislation
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Standards of tax statutes and tax caselaw must be respected in reply from CRA to taxpayers
The Hillcore Financial decision by the Tax Court Of Canada shows the importance of crafting tax pleadings that follow the rules says David J Rotfleisch
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Deans Knight Income Corporation v. The King – Case Study
Supreme Court's majority decision will add sustenance to the criticism that GAAR creates uncertainty for taxpayers, explains Lorne Saltman of Gardiner Roberts LLP
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CRA's ex parte jeopardy order application must provide full and frank disclosure
Canadian tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch on a win in Federal Court in a high-profile tax case and a lack of full and frank disclosure from the CRA
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Tax settlement In Canadian tax litigation: Challenges for Canadian taxpayers
Canada's courts say a CRA settlement must be principled and not a compromise, explains Canadian accountant and tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch
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Profession
CPAB bans Vancouver accounting firm from auditing publicly listed companies
Audit regulator terminates Hay & Watson audit engagements, censures Calgary-based firm PKF Antares over new audit engagements with risk
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Streamlining accounting workflows and boosting efficiency with Loop
Joining Loop's accounting partnership program empowers accountants to enhance their practice, drive success, and deliver exceptional value to clients
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Sunday News Roundup 23.07.23: US tax pressure, file those T2s, and more Canadian accounting news
Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
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CRA to introduce new automatic tax filing system as many Canadians miss out on benefits
Tax filing and tax software groups have been actively discouraging the CRA and its U.S. equivalent, the IRS, from implementing automatic returns
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Bill C-47: New rules for reportable and notifiable transactions take effect
Ronald Nobrega and Devon LaBuik of Fasken on the responsibilities imposed on advisors, including tax professionals, by new reportable transactions rules
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Ernst and Young Canada to pay $1.5 million in class action lawsuit over Just Energy audits
The Big Four accounting firm will also provide information relevant to the ongoing litigation against executives censured by the PCAOB
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How entrepreneurship tools are strengthening the relationship between business owners and their accountants
By recommending affordable and accessible entrepreneurship platforms like Ownr, Canadian accountants have a great opportunity to establish stronger professional partnerships with small business clients
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Lawyer-client confidentiality may fail to protect end-product tax documents, says FCA
The BMO Nesbitt Burns decision draws a distinction between legal advice and end-product documents says tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch
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Transfer Pricing
Royal Bank Of Canada: A common sense approach to tax treaty interpretation
Michael Hunt and Steven Wenham of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain a transfer pricing ruling in the UK Supreme Court in favour of RBC and an oil exploration loan
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Canadian audit watchdog CPAB sanctions third BC accounting firm this year
Smythe LLP, Manning Elliott LLP, and DMCL have all been barred by the Canadian Public Accountability Board from accepting new, high-risk clients
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GAAR Clips Westminster’s Wings
Vern Krishna, whose work was cited in the Deans Knight decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, explains the history of the Westminster principle and GAAR
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How to legitimately defer the worst of Canada's departure tax when becoming a non-resident and moving to another country
The departure tax can create a substantial and unforeseen tax bill for the unaware emigrating taxpayer explains tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch
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Deans Knight: The return of the GAAR
The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Deans Knight is a breath of fresh air and strikes a more appropriate balance, says Allan Lanthier
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Burden of proof for misrepresentation in tax reassessments is high — and rests with the CRA
In a recent Tax Court of Canada case, the Canada Revenue Agency's proof was flimsy, says Canadian accountant and tax lawyer David J Rotfleisch
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US banking failures: the role of big auditors in another financial crisis
A state auditor would be better than accounting firms at policing systemically important institutions such as banks
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