CRA EFILE Suspensions and Federal Court Oversight: What Canadian Preparers Must Know for 2026

The Canada Revenue Agency continues to monitor EFILE participation closely, particularly where preparers serve high-volume…

Published: January 9, 2026

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

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How to Deduct “Loss Leaders,” other Outrageous Promotional Expenses on Your Canadian Business Taxes: Lessons from a $3.2 Million Giant Bluefin Tuna and Japan’s “Tuna King”

On January 5, 2026, the global culinary world watched wide-eyed as Kiyoshi Kimura, the celebrated…

Published: January 8, 2026

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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When Judicial Review (Federal Court) Finds that Interest Imposed by CBSA Must be Waived: Case Comment on Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft v. AGC

Overview Interest assessments arising from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) compliance verifications can place significant…

Published: January 7, 2026

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

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Immediate Expensing for Canadian Manufacturers: Unlocking Key Tax Deductions in the 2025 Federal Budget

In the ever-changing arena of Canadian taxation, federal policies are continually adapting to bolster economic…

Published: December 26, 2025

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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How CRA Calculates Taxes When You Take Personal Trips in Your Employer’s Car

When Work Cars Double as Personal Cars: Key Tax Rules Explained Employers often need to…

Published: December 22, 2025

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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Excess Capital Dividends and the Whopping 60 Percent Penalty Tax: A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to Prevent Capital Dividend Account Pitfalls in Tax Planning

Overview: Capital Dividend Account Errors and Dividend Tax Planning Risk Capital dividends are among the…

Published: December 21, 2025

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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Adjusted Cost Basis Traps in Corporate Life Insurance Planning: How to Avoid Nasty Capital Dividend Account Surprises

Overview: Why Adjusted Cost Basis Mistakes Are So Common In Canadian corporate tax planning, few…

Published: December 19, 2025

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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Top 21 Tax Changes for 2025 that Canadian Taxpayers Must Know About, from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

Individual tax planning and business tax planning are ongoing processes, not a “set-it-and-forget-it” task. As…

Published: December 18, 2025

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

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Canadian Tax Litigation Insights: How the Jennings-Clyde (Vivatas, Inc.) Decision Protects Canadian Taxpayers’ Rights in Federal Court of Appeal

The recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling in Jennings-Clyde v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FCA…

Published: December 18, 2025

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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