Taxation
Practice
CRA kicks off 2019 tax filing season
It's bread and butter season for CPA sole practitioners, SME accounting firms
Profession
Canadian tax advisory market lags behind global growth
Global growth driven by complex cross-border tax changes, risk and automated managed services
Taxation
Uber case signals gig economy is next frontier for CRA
First Uber, next AirBnB suggests TaxChambers LLP
David J. Rotfleisch
Is the CRA’s public shaming an effective deterrent of tax evasion?
The CRA is sending a clear message that tax evasion does not pay, says David J. Rotfleisch
Taxation
Lebouthillier makes bold additions to offshore tax evasion committee
Tax professors Alepin, Cockfield appointed to controversial group
Business
Accountants missing from new CRA service advisory panel
Strategic digital experience a priority for new service initiative
David J. Rotfleisch
Auditor General slams CRA for unfair treatment of taxpayers
Michael Ferguson finds the CRA unable to measure its own activities
Taxation
VDP was applied inconsistently to tax evaders, says Auditor General
Accountants and tax lawyers should take note of CRA acquiescence
Taxation
Canada Revenue Agency guilty of double standard, says Auditor General's Report
Look for the CRA to further tighten its compliance and enforcement
Taxation
Canada Revenue Agency lauds its war on tax evasion
CRA says global cooperation leading to more data sharing
Taxation
CPA? Have your say with the CRA
Canada Revenue Agency promoting national consultations and newly appointed chief service officer
Taxation
Aitchison: A distasteful but correct Tax Court decision
The Canada Revenue Agency tried to fit a square peg into a round hole
Profession
Federal Court upholds CRA audit powers
Charter Challenge: Campbell v Attorney General of Canada, 2018 FC 683
David J. Rotfleisch
Fighting the Canada Revenue Agency no longer like fighting city hall
The Ludmer decision represents a judicial thawing of CRA liability
Taxation
U.S. tax ruling means winter is coming for online retailers
Tax rulings are catching up with the Amazons of retail
Profession
Are CRA auditors biased against wealthy Canadians?
Tax accountants, lawyers irate over CRA auditor survey on tax avoidance
Taxation
Multiple taxpayers successfully sue the Canada Revenue Agency
Damages in negligence: Ludmer et al c. Attorney General Of Canada
Taxation
Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants
OSC decision ruling opens door to unlimited political lobbying by HNW clients
Profession
CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians
Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities
David J. Rotfleisch
Voluntary Disclosures Program under continued attack from Canada Revenue Agency
VDP changes are headed to the courts, predicts tax lawyer David J. Rotfleisch
Global
Special Report: Manafort trial a cautionary tale in accounting ethics
The testimony of Paul Manafort's tax accountant shows the ethical risks of working with some high net worth clients
Profession
Voluntary disclosures drop under new VDP unreported income rules
CRA statistics confirm predictions of tax accountants, lawyers
Taxation
The reasonable minimum standard when challenging CRA tax audits
A look at the leading case and subsequent case law
Taxation
Multinational accounting under increased scrutiny as BEPs reporting begins
Minister of National Revenue announces first OECD information exchange
Profession
New CRA tax gap stats shows underground economy dwarfs offshore avoidance
Publicity, better enforcement, have led to increased disclosure