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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:

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CRA Phishing Scams and CRA Impersonation Fraud in Canada: What Taxpayers Need to Know About Identity Theft and Tax Fraud

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Approved: $8.7M CRA Data Breach Settlement – How Affected Canadians Can Claim $80, $200, and up to $5,000 for Verified Claims

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DISOBEY A COURT ORDER UNDER CANADA’S INCOME TAX ACT? A REAL TAX LESSON FOR BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS: FINES, COURT COSTS, Minister of National Revenue v. 1718743 Ontario Inc. (Sanderson Outdoor) et al. (2026 FC 435)

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Short-Term Rental Tax Deductions Denied in Canada: New Income Tax Act Rules Target Non-Compliant Landlords

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Aggressive Tax Planning Schemes, Specially Those Designed by Third Parties, will Annoy CRA – Canada v. Microbjo Properties Inc.

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Why Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT) assessment disputes frequently escalate into tax litigation: EHT Rules, Tax Audit Risk, and EHT Appeals

: “Tax Scam” printed on a scrap of paper and clipped to a business report

McCutcheon v. The King – When Fake Tax Losses Lead to CRA Gross Negligence Penalties: the Risk of Willful Taxpayer Blindness

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Creating a U.S. Trust: Canadian Tax Risks to Consider Before CRA’s Review

News Release Tax Facts 2026 Canadian Tax Lawyer David Rotfleisch

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For personal income tax in Canada, there is a fixed sequence: non-refundable credits first, followed by refundable credits

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