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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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Case Commentary: Csak v the King 2024 TCC – Transfers of property while owing taxes to the CRA (Tax Court Finds Both 1988 and 1989 Reassessments of Maria Csak Statue-Barred)

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How CRA taxes tips, gratuities: Canadian Tax Lawyer explains they are taxable income

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New Reporting Rules on Tax Treatment of Severance Settlements; update from Canadian tax lawyer

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Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return? Here’s How to Change Your Canadian Tax Return Through the Tax Objections Process

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Canadian Tax Lawyer Decodes The 2023 Fall Economic Statement Part III: International Tax Reform and Digital Services Tax

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When Is it Worth Challenging the CRA’s Defective Tax-Court Pleadings? Reconciling the Federal Court of Appeal’s decisions in Preston and Adboss

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Canadian Tax Lawyer Decodes 2023 Fall Economic Statement – Part II: A Challenge to Build a Competitive Economy

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Canadian Tax Lawyer Decodes The 2023 Fall Economic Statement – Part I: Canadian Housing Action Plan

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When Can a Non-Profit Organization Turn a Profit? The “Profit-Purpose” Test for Non-Profit Organizations’ Tax-Exempt Status Under the Canadian Income Tax Act

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Tax complexities in dealing with the death of a spouse: ODSP and Child Benefits – O’Brien v. The King

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