Articles
Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin and his ex-teammate Josh Donaldson have won their…
Case Commentary: Glencore v. Canada – How are commitment and break fees in M&A transactions taxed? Windfall or business income?
When the Supreme Court of Canada denied Glencore’s leave to appeal, it ended a 30-year…
Israel’s Anticipated, Pilot Voluntary Disclosures Program Gets A Rocky Start — And Lessons From Canada’s Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP)
In August 2024, the Israeli Tax Authority announced that its pilot voluntary disclosures program had…
This article discusses 2024 case law in relation to the Federal Court's jurisdiction to quash…
Governments don't tax capital gains on people’s homes, but they tax almost everything else about…
David J Rotfleisch explains how Department of Finance changes to legislation, which are expected to…
As David J Rotfleisch explains, the most recent federal budget included plans to hold tax…
“Tavares’s appeal represents a high-profile opportunity for the CRA to test the limits to structuring…
Guide to Canadian tax rules on benefits arising from use of corporate assets (e.g., money, trips, boats, cars, space trips, etc.)
What happens when business owners dip into their corporation's pockets to pay for personal expenses?…
What is the standard of review for discretionary decisions of the CRA appealed to the federal courts?
Canadian accountant and tax litigation lawyer David J Rotfleisch takes a deep dive into the…
Case Commentary: Persaud v The King – When can you claim tax deductions (including medical bills) for dependants?
Tax residence is key, says Canadian tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch, to claiming…
According to a report from the National Post, the Canada Revenue Agency is currently looking to collect…
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has tightened its inspection against tax evasion through cryptocurrencies. CRA…
Amid these efforts, veteran tax lawyer David Rotfleisch criticizes the CRA’s current measures as merely…
A veteran tax lawyer and cryptocurrency specialist David Rotfleisch says the agency needs to do…
Tax Court Of Canada rejects CRA’s attempt to apply gross-negligence penalties in statute-barred years
Still, the CRA bears the burden of proving that the taxpayer committed fraud or made…
Ottawa said it is targeting tax fraud in the housing sector. David Rotfleisch, tax lawyer…
David Rotfleisch, tax lawyer with Rotfleisch & Samulovitch Professional Corp. in Toronto, also acts for…
More than $55M has been lost to investment scams in Toronto over the last 9 months. Is ‘pig butchering’ making it worse?
David Rotfleisch, a tax lawyer in Toronto, said he’s met with more than a dozen prospective…
More than $55M has been lost to investment scams in Toronto over the last 9 months. Is ‘pig butchering’ making it worse?
This latest iteration of scam has proven a problem in Toronto and across the globe.…
One Canadian tax expert acknowledges the tax could discourage the return of long-term rentals from…
Business lawyer David Rotfleisch emphasizes the complexity of tariff classifications, noting that such wrong assessments…
Northern residents’ deductions: “The cost of living in the North is high,” says David Rotfleisch, a…
It's not unusual for businesses to be caught in the complicated web of tariffs, according…
How international athletes are taxed in Canada: Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain John Tavares embroiled in tax litigation with CRA
But Tavares' headline-breaking appeal to the Tax Court of Canada in January 2024 piqued not only the…
Toronto tax lawyer David Rotfleisch said he’s seeing, on average, about two to three people…
Tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch explains how a corporate director won relief from…
“[Cryptocurrency] is very much an evolving technology — evolving almost on a daily basis —…
Canadian tax lawyer David Rotfleisch explains CRA’s tax policy on 4 crowdfunding models: 1) remuneration-based…
Director held personally liable for unremitted and uncollected GST/HST — due diligence defence judged insufficient
Case commentary from Canadian tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch on the Tax Court…
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch examines the Federal Court decision in Cameron…
Our office was approached to represent an Ontario corporation after its request for penalty and…
Made a mistake on your tax return? Here’s how to change your Canadian tax return through the tax objections process
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains the legal history behind the tax…
Made A Mistake On Your Tax Return? Here’s How To Change Your Canadian Tax Return Through The Tax Objections Process
Canadian courts have long recognized a taxpayer's right to object to a tax assessment reflecting…
Tax accountant and lawyer David J Rotfleisch reconciles the Federal Court Of Appeal's decisions in…
A Canadian tax lawyer explains why the ATIP process is critical to preparing for tax disputes with CRA
An Access to Information or Personal Information (ATIP) request can be a double-edged sword despite…
Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch looks at the concept of ghost income…
Canada Revenue Agency claws back $458 million in CEWs wage subsidies from COVID-19 pandemic following audits
The Canada Revenue Agency has revealed that $458 million in funds distributed to employers through…
Canada: Canada Revenue Agency Claws Back $458 Million In CEWs Wage Subsidies From COVID-19 Pandemic Following Audits
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has revealed that $458 million in funds distributed to employers…
Richard Quigley v The King outlines the appropriate questions and responses during the discovery stage, explains…
A federal judge lamented having to deny hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax deductions…
Can a refugee avoid paying the foreign buyer’s tax on human rights grounds under the…
Proposed legislation extends reassessment period.. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is charging higher interest rates…
David Rotfleisch is a certified tax law specialist and founder at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch in…
Yet in practice, the CRA's pleadings often mistakenly identify legal conclusions and statements of mixed…
The CRA does indeed have to send a notice of assessment or reassessment — within required…
David J Rotfleisch explores whether the Foix decision by the FCA radically undermines the tax…
Canadian Tax Lawyer David Rotfleisch on How to Obtain (Exceptionally Rare and Discretionary) Tax Remission Order for Your Tax Debt, Tax Penalties, and Tax Interest
The Canadian Income Tax Act includes provisions that are meticulously drafted and precisely structured to…
Canadian taxpayer involved in a bad will investment scheme granted additional relief on accrued interest
Relief requests beyond the statute of limitation may still be available, depending on the circumstances, explains tax…
David Rotfleisch on Tax Obligations in Canada for Unreported Income from NFTs: Analyzing the Holy Rock NFT Creators’ Prosecution in Israel
In March 2023, the Israeli Tax Authority made an announcement regarding the apprehension of two…
Audio
CBC radio host Amanda Pfeffer asks tax lawyer and chartered accountant David Rotfleisch to analyze…
David Rotfleisch and Toronto Councillor Stephen Holyday discuss interest and penalties on late payments to the…
Canadian tax lawyer David Rotfleisch was recently featured on Zoomer radio, along with other tax…
Prime Minister Trudeau announced on Tuesday the Liberals' federal carbon tax and rebate plan to…
The Auditor General says how you're treated by CRA depends on where you live and…
Reports suggest the Canada Revenue Agency is looking at taxing your poker winnings. Tax expert…
Television
Canada's capital gains tax increase came into effect on June 25, 2024. Andrew Chang breaks…
“Talking Tax – Segment 3: The tax man is very aware of cryptocurrency: Tax lawyer David Rotfleisch” BNN Bloomberg
David Rotfleisch, founder and senior tax lawyer at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch, goes over tax issues…
“Talking Tax – Segment 2: Tax Tips with David Rotfleisch, managing partner at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch” BNN Bloomberg
David Rotfleisch, managing partner at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch, shares his tax tips with viewers. Watch…
“Talking Tax – Segment 1: Talking Tax with David Rotfleisch, managing partner at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch” BNN Bloomberg
David Rotfleisch, managing partner at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch, answers viewers' questions. Watch this segment by…
Canadian tax lawyer David Rotfleisch, founder and senior tax lawyer of Rotfleisch & Samulovitch PC,…
Toronto tax lawyer David Rotfleisch, founder and senior tax lawyer of Rotfleisch & Samulovitch PC,…
Toronto-based tax expert David Rotfleisch, founder and senior tax lawyer at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch PC,…
Canadian tax lawyer David Rotfleisch was featured in a video news report on CityNews ("Self-employed…
Toronto tax expert David Rotfleisch offered his take on CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) repayments…
What Our Clients Say
I’ve used Rotfleisch & Samulovitch for complex tax planning matters over the past few years. I’ve found them to be extremely knowledgeable, professional & effective, and would highly recommend them especially for entrepreneurs and their companies. R&S’ legal tax knowledge are a solid complement to the expertise of a quality accountant.
Mark BarnicuttToronto, Tel Aviv
Pro Tip
Tax Audits in Ontario
There are over 350,000 tax audit and review actions conducted by the Canada Revenue Agency on a yearly basis. Around 15,000 of these tax audits deal with “cash only” businesses (i.e. the underground economy). Additionally, an estimated 35,000 are tax shelter audits.