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David J. Rotfleisch

CPA, JD


David J. Rotfleisch, a leading Canadian tax lawyer, is not only a certified specialist in taxation but also a chartered professional accountant. Most recently, David is a pioneer in Canadian crypto taxation.

Known for his dual expertise in income tax law and technology, David has a comprehensive background in the computer and IT industry, making him effective and efficient in handling high-tech tax legal issues in software development and intellectual property.

He has served various resident and non-resident businesses and individuals, dealing with matters from simple tax planning to complex estate planning, voluntary disclosure, crypto taxation and tax litigation.

A graduate of McGill University and Osgoode Hall Law School, David became a chartered accountant in 1977 and was admitted to the Ontario bar in 1983. He founded his tax law firm in 1987.

David is the Canadian Tax lawyer that LAW360 (LexisNexis), Canadian Accountant, and international legal publisher MONDAQ turn to for commentary on Canadian taxes.

He is also a prolific blogger and has frequently appeared on radio, TV, and various print and online media who seek his insight and expertise on Canadian tax problems.

As of April 2020, he was one of 12 Ontario Certified Specialists In Taxation™.

Posts by David J. Rotfleisch:

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Income Tax Deductions from Short-term Rental Income: Disallowed Tax Deduction Changes

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2024 Tax Alert: CRA Implements Capital Gains Tax Increase Despite Stalled Legislation – The Unique Tax Challenges for Employee Stock Options & Payroll Tax

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Special Income Tax Rules In Canada Series Part III: Other Situations Exempt From Income Tax – Some Employment-Income, Strike Pay For Union Workers, And Employment Income From An Employer On A Reserve

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Canadian Businesses Will Receive all their Mail From the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) via the Online Portal Starting in Spring 2025: How Canadian Taxpayers and Businesses Need to Prepare

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How the FBI went Fishing with NexFundAI, a Crypto Currency, and Caught “Pump-and-Dump” Market Maker Schemers

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Special Income Tax Rules in Canada Series: Part II – Non-Taxable Income of Prescribed International Organizations, NGOs, and Foreign Embassy Employees in Canada

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A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Review of Special Income Tax Rules In Canada Series: Part I: Taxable Income and Tax Relief for Canadian Armed Forces Members And Veterans

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FINTRAC and CRA Team Up to Combat Money Laundering the Proceeds of Tax Evasion Using Real Estate

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Case Commentary: Watts v The King, 2024 TCC 100 – Enhanced Costs of Litigation

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Taxpayer’s Failure to Review Her Tax Return Contributed to Negligence, Tax Court of Canada Finds

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