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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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Everything You Need To Know About The Underused Housing Tax (2024) On Vacant Or Underused Housing In Canada

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Guide to the Canadian Tax Treatment of Halal Mortgages: Halal Mortgages are Shari’ah-compliant but Taxable in Canada

Gordon et al v The King: CRA’s investigation on SR&ED tax credits cannot use its civil tax audit power to gather information for a criminal investigation

Ways to Deal with a Cryptocurrency Tax Audit

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Sweet v Canada: Federal Court of Canada Certified Privacy Breach Class Action on Canada Revenue Agency; A Case Comment by an Expert Canadian Tax Lawyer

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Quebec’s Form TP-1097.PV and the Canada Revenue Agency’s Disclosure Policy Concerning Counter Letters: A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Summary

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New Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policy on Taxable Benefits regarding gifts, awards, social events, parking, etc.: A Tax Alert by an Expert Canadian Tax Lawyer

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Scholarship, Bursaries and Fellowships Taxation: Guidance From a Canadian Tax Lawyer

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The Reasonability Requirement for Administrative Suspension of EFILE Rights: A Canadian Tax Lawyer Case Analysis of Virgen v Canada (Attorney General) & The Global ‘Buzz’ Behind the Automation of Tax Filing and Assessment Processes

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Another Historical Development in Claiming Negligence Against the CRA: Myers v Canada (Attorney General), 2022 BCCA 160

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