Are CRA Publications Clear and Easy to Understand? Can Canadian Taxpayers Trust Information in CRA Publications?

Who determines the correct tax treatment when interpreting a particular income tax provision? The provisions…

Published: August 22, 2023

Last Updated: September 1, 2023

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Supreme Court of Canada applies GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rule) in Deans Knight Income v. Canada, Dismissing Taxpayer’s Appeal

Introduction Deans Knight GAAR decision The highlight of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ("SCC") decision…

Published: August 15, 2023

Last Updated: August 15, 2023

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CRA’s ex parte Jeopardy Order Application Must Provide Full and Frank Disclosure: Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

Jeopardy Order allows CRA to seize taxpayer assets Jeopardy orders authorize the Canada Revenue Agency…

Published: August 9, 2023

Last Updated: August 15, 2023

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5 Important Tax Deductions for Every Small Business in Canada

These business deductions are the only ones permitted in the Income Tax Act Running a…

Published: July 26, 2023

Last Updated: July 26, 2023

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Considering a Move to Canada? Income Tax for Permanent Residence for Wealthy Immigrants

Introduction –Influx of Wealthy Immigrants to Canada Continues to Rise A recent report by Henley…

Published: July 5, 2023

Last Updated: July 5, 2023

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Self-employed, Canadian Onlyfan and other Sex Workers Earning More than $30,000 Annually Must Collect and Remit GST/HST

The broad category of sex work in Canada includes a variety of jobs, such as…

Published: June 28, 2023

Last Updated: June 28, 2023

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Canadian Shopify Merchants Beware: The Canada Revenue Agency Is Coming

Introduction – The CRA Wants Shopify to Identify All Canadian Merchants and Release their Sales…

Published: June 26, 2023

Last Updated: June 27, 2023

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A tax guide to employee allowances and reimbursements for Canadian businesses: What are the differences?

An allowance is an additional periodic or lump-sum payment made to employees alongside their regular…

Published: June 15, 2023

Last Updated: June 15, 2023

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