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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:

RRSP Double Taxation from Overcontribution – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

Components of Foreign Accrual Property Income – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

2021 Ontario Fall Economic Update: Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guidance

Canadian Lawyer Analysis – The Supreme Court of Canada Holds that Tax Treaty Shopping Does Not Constitute Abuse Within the Meaning of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (Canada v. Alta Energy Luxembourg S.A.R.L.)

Components of Foreign Accrual Property Income – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

The T1135 Foreign-Reporting Exemption & Canadian Cryptocurrency-Trading Businesses & Canadian NFT-Trading Business: Are Canadian Cryptocurrency and NFT Traders Required to File a T1135 Form?

Tax Court Rules That Gift Of Shares Of A Private Corporation To A Foundation Was Ineligible For A Charitable Tax Credit

TFSA Anti-Avoidance Rules: TFSA Advantage – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

Tax Trap for Canadian Partnerships: The CRA Can Reallocate a Taxpayer’s Income from a Partnership if the Agreed-Upon Allocation Doesn’t Reflect Capital Contributions to the Partnership – Aquilini et al. v The Queen, 2021 FCA 206 – A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Analysis

A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Perspective on Business Numbers Upon Amalgamation and Merger

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