Canadian Tax Traps for Professional Athletes Entering, Leaving, or Playing in Canada: Tax-Planning Considerations for Cross-Border Professional Athletes

Introduction: Canadian Tax Planning for Professional Athletes For professional athletes, life off the field or…

Published: November 4, 2024

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

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Can CRA Collect Tax on Your Foreign Assets? Yes, Tax Collection Assistance Provisions Exist Between Canada and other Countries, Canadian Tax Lawyer Explains

Introduction: The Collection-Assistance Provision in Tax Treaties Between Canada And Other Countries As the world…

Published: October 28, 2024

Last Updated: October 28, 2024

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Case Commentary: Glencore v. Canada – How are Commitment Fees and Break Fees in M&A Transactions taxed? Windfall or Business Income?

Introduction - Commitment Fee and Break Fee in M&A transactions In March 2024, the Supreme…

Published: October 25, 2024

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

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New Digital Services Tax to Impose 3 per cent Tax on Multinational Digital Firms with $20M in Canadian Revenue; Prepare now, says Expert Canadian Tax Lawyer

The Canadian Federal Government has enacted a controversial Digital Services Tax that will bring in…

Published: October 21, 2024

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

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Case Commentary: When Can Directors, Employees, Independent Contractors Claim the Small Business Deduction? – Astro Consulting Inc. v R.

Introduction – Director’s corporation claiming small business deduction In August 2024, the Supreme Court of…

Published: October 15, 2024

Last Updated: October 10, 2024

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Case Commentary: The Supreme Court denies income tax exemption to conscientious objectors of abortion (Norejko v. the King)

Introduction – A taxpayer sought an exemption from paying income tax due to abortion law…

Published: October 10, 2024

Last Updated: October 10, 2024

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Complaints continue from Canadian Taxpayers about excessive CRA wait times – despite $400 million boost in funding – are spurring a new probe from the Auditor General

More than six years after warning of excessive waiting times and frequently unreliable answers from…

Published: October 10, 2024

Last Updated: October 8, 2024

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How to Determine the Place of Employment for a Remote Worker: Here are CRA’s Rules

Remote Work is Still Widespread Across Canada As many employees and employees realize the potential…

Published: October 8, 2024

Last Updated: October 8, 2024

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When Can the Federal Court Quash Abusive CRA Decisions to Assess Taxes: A Canadian Tax Lawyer Examines and Explains New 2024 Case Law

Introduction: Challenging CRA Decisions The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), responsible for administering tax and related…

Published: October 1, 2024

Last Updated: October 1, 2024

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