How To Interpret a Tax Treaty – Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

What is a tax treaty A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement made by two…

Published: September 20, 2022

Last Updated: September 20, 2022

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Can You Claim Business Expenses Without Supporting Documents: Guidance From a Canadian Tax Lawyer

A business owner is generally required to keep books and records for minimum of six…

Published: September 12, 2022

Last Updated: October 28, 2022

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New Proposed Mandatory Tax Planning Reporting Obligations under the Canadian Income Tax Act: A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Review

Introduction: The Ministry of Finance has Proposed New Mandatory Reporting Obligations for Taxpayers The OECD’s…

Published: September 9, 2022

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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Barrs v The Queen: A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Update on Taxpayer Relief Under s.220(3.1)

Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the CRA’s review officer’s failure to engage with the…

Published: September 6, 2022

Last Updated: September 6, 2022

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How Severance Pay is Taxed in Canada: Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

Severance pay may be taxed differently depending on how it’s structured A taxpayer may be…

Published: August 31, 2022

Last Updated: August 31, 2022

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A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to Alcohol Taxes and Duties

What Are the Alcohol Taxes and Duties? Canada has some of the highest alcohol taxes…

Published: August 19, 2022

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

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MNR v Zhao – Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer on the Canada Revenue Agency’s Collection Action When There Are Reasonable Grounds for Delay

The Canada Revenue Agency filed an ex parte application to take collection action against Mr.…

Published: August 18, 2022

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

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A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to the Luxury Tax

Introduction to Luxury Tax Effective on September 1, 2022, the Select Luxury Items Tax Act…

Published: August 2, 2022

Last Updated: August 12, 2022

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A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Updates on the Climate Action Incentive

Introduction to the Climate Action Incentive Residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario have received…

Published: July 29, 2022

Last Updated: August 3, 2022

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