Questions? Call 416-367-4222

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:

Creative team with startup rocket

How to Leverage the Tax Benefits of Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) Structure for Emerging, High-Growth Companies

Buffalo Trace Distillery

The ‘Accelerated Investment Incentive’ is a Valuable Tax Rule, Acting as a Tax Deduction for Eligible Business Owners

Mover loading a moving truck

A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to Moving Expenses: Who Can Claim Moving Expenses? How Much Can Be Claimed? And other criteria

Coins, calculator and pen on a chart

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA’s) Administration of Proposed Capital Gains Taxation Changes: An Update

Woman using a calculator and laptop with tax forms on the desk

Automatic Tax Filing for Canadian Taxpayers, Called SimpleFile, Coming in Spring 2025: Update from an Expert Canadian Tax Lawyer

Modern-looking hotel in Miami Beach

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

Businesswoman holding her head in confusion, looking at her laptop

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

Striking workers holding signs

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

Business owner using a laptop

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

Stressed woman holding her head looking at crypto losses on her laptop

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

Get your CRA tax issue solved


Address: Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.
2822 Danforth Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 1M1