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David J. Rotfleisch

CPA, JD


David J. Rotfleisch, a leading Canadian tax lawyer, is not only a certified specialist in taxation but also a chartered professional accountant. Most recently, David is a pioneer in Canadian crypto taxation.

Known for his dual expertise in income tax law and technology, David has a comprehensive background in the computer and IT industry, making him effective and efficient in handling high-tech tax legal issues in software development and intellectual property.

He has served various resident and non-resident businesses and individuals, dealing with matters from simple tax planning to complex estate planning, voluntary disclosure, crypto taxation and tax litigation.

A graduate of McGill University and Osgoode Hall Law School, David became a chartered accountant in 1977 and was admitted to the Ontario bar in 1983. He founded his tax law firm in 1987.

David is the Canadian Tax lawyer that LAW360 (LexisNexis), Canadian Accountant, and international legal publisher MONDAQ turn to for commentary on Canadian taxes.

He is also a prolific blogger and has frequently appeared on radio, TV, and various print and online media who seek his insight and expertise on Canadian tax problems.

As of April 2020, he was one of 12 Ontario Certified Specialists In Taxation™.

Posts by David J. Rotfleisch:

Canadian T3 tax form for trust income on a table with Canadian $100 dollar bills, a calculator, pen, and a paper clip.

How CRA Taxes U.S. ‘Profits Interests’ – Canadian Tax Lawyer Explains How to Avoid Double Taxation

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Why the Federal Court of Appeal Upheld 100% Tax on TFSA Advantages: Canadian Tax Lawyer Analyzes Hunt v. Canada, 2026 FCA 88

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Malek v The King (2026 TCC 84): Net Worth Assessments, Gross Negligence Penalties, and the Risks of Poor Tax Compliance in Canadian Owner-Managed Businesses

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Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax: A Complete Guide to Tax Exemptions, Tax Appeals, and Tax Compliance for Toronto Property Owners

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When the CRA Backs Out of a Deal: Yes, You Can Enforce a Tax Settlement—Lessons from Zhang v. The King (2026 TCC 71)

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Hips Don’t Lie—and Neither Do Flight Records: A Canadian Tax Lawyer on What the Shakira Case Teaches High-net-Worth, Mobile Canadians

Laptop on a wooden table with a blue screen displaying the text “Account Hacked.”

42,000 Hacked Accounts Since 2020: Why a Canadian Tax Lawyer Says the CRA Failed to Protect Taxpayers

Back view of A young businessman on a phone call in front of a screen displaying financial information.

A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to Canada’s 2026 Proposed Hybrid Mismatch Rules: What Multinational Enterprises and Cross-Border Investors Need to Know

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When CRA Issues a Notice of Reassessment but Mails it to the Wrong Address, the Canadian Taxpayer Wins: Shaker v. The King, 2026 TCC 63

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The $35 Billion Refund for 2025 Tax Season: Why a Canadian Tax Lawyer Says the CRA’s New Push for Digital Tax Filing Actually Worked

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