How an Heir was Taxed 75% by the UK, Spain on his Inheritance (Just Crumbs Left) and How Tax Treaties Prevent Double Taxation

Recently, an X [formerly Twitter] user shared a post about his client, who was a…

Published: June 4, 2025

Last Updated: June 4, 2025

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Case Analysis: Why a Business Must Demonstrate Actual Business Activities Before Applying for Business Tax Deductions – Lienaux v. The King

Background On Charles Lienaux’s 2019 Business Expense Claims Charles Lienaux, a chartered professional accountant, claimed…

Published: May 22, 2025

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

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How are Group Benefit Plans Taxed for Employers? How are Group Benefits Taxed for Employees? What is Taxable? Non-Taxable?

Introduction: Taxation of Group Benefit Plans Benefits are non-monetary compensation that employers provide to employees.…

Published: May 16, 2025

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

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How the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Can Help Businesses and Individuals Resolve Cross-Border Tax Problems, plus tips from Canadian Tax Lawyer

Introduction: The Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Is A Dispute Resolution Mechanism For Cross-Border Tax Issues…

Published: May 6, 2025

Last Updated: May 14, 2025

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Chad v the King – Losses, expenses arising from transactions that are not ‘sufficiently commercial’ may be ineligible to reduce your income tax

INTRODUCTION: Businesses using artificial tax plans without considering business realities may face unintended consequences. The…

Published: April 28, 2025

Last Updated: April 28, 2025

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Case Commentary: Ayre v The King, 2025 TCC 41 – Convoluted Charitable Gifts made through Questionable Financing Transactions (‘Donative Intent’ Under Section 118.1 of the Tax Act)

Introduction: Reassessments for Charitable Gifts Ayre v The King 2025 TCC 41 (Ayre) involves an…

Published: April 22, 2025

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

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Tax Debt in Canada: Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposals, Uncollected Taxes, and the CRA’s Approach

Uncollected Taxes in Canada Uncollected taxes, encompassing unpaid personal income taxes, GST/HST, payroll source deductions,…

Published: April 22, 2025

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

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News Release Tax Facts 2025 Canadian Tax Lawyer David Rotfleisch

TORONTO, ON – April 10, 2025 – Canadian tax lawyer and chartered accountant David J Rotfleisch today…

Published: April 10, 2025

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

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