When CRA reassessed a taxpayer’s tax returns beyond the normal reassessment period: Goldhar v The King, 2023 TCC 30

In Goldhar v The King, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reassessed Mr. David Goldhar’s 2008…

Published: April 10, 2023

Last Updated: April 10, 2023

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Canadian taxation of U.S. not tax-deductible: Roth IRAs and 401(k) accounts

Many Canadians who used to work in the US have Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and…

Published: March 17, 2023

Last Updated: March 22, 2023

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Federal government introduces new trust reporting rules to take effect in 2023 taxation year – Trustees need to be prepared.

Taxpayers should consider the practical implications of the new trust reporting rules. Trusts are a…

Published: March 13, 2023

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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Everything You Need To Know About The Underused Housing Tax (2024) On Vacant Or Underused Housing In Canada

On October 31, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced that owners affected by the…

Published: March 9, 2023

Last Updated: December 5, 2023

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Guide to the Canadian Tax Treatment of Halal Mortgages: Halal Mortgages are Shari’ah-compliant but Taxable in Canada

Overview - A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to Tax Treatment of Halal Mortgages Islamic or…

Published: February 27, 2023

Last Updated: March 16, 2023

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Gordon et al v The King: CRA’s investigation on SR&ED tax credits cannot use its civil tax audit power to gather information for a criminal investigation

CRA must respect the taxpayer’s Charter rights in its criminal investigation In Gordon et al…

Published: February 21, 2023

Last Updated: February 21, 2023

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Ways to Deal with a Cryptocurrency Tax Audit

The increasing scrutiny of cryptocurrency tax returns by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Many tax…

Published: February 21, 2023

Last Updated: September 26, 2024

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Sweet v Canada: Federal Court of Canada Certified Privacy Breach Class Action on Canada Revenue Agency; A Case Comment by an Expert Canadian Tax Lawyer

On August 25 of 2022, the Federal Court of Canada (the Federal Court) in Sweet…

Published: February 3, 2023

Last Updated: February 3, 2023

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Quebec’s Form TP-1097.PV and the Canada Revenue Agency’s Disclosure Policy Concerning Counter Letters: A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Summary

Introduction: New Provincial Disclosure Obligations in Quebec for Nominee Agreements A “nominee agreement” is a…

Published: February 3, 2023

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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