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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:

What Happens to Your Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) Upon Death? The Designation of Beneficiaries and Subsection 51(1) of Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act – A Canadian Tax Lawyer Tax Guide

Canada’s Preferential Tax Treatment for United Nations Employees: Tax Deduction for UN Employment Income – Canadian Tax Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

Qualifying Disability Trusts – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

Tax Litigants May Amend Their Arguments During a Trial – A Toronto Tax Lawyer Analysis of The Queen v Pomeroy Acquireco Ltd

The Blockchain-based Video Game with Real Tax Consequences: The Philippines Isn’t the Only Country that Taxes Axie Infinity Players – Canadian Tax Guidance from a Canadian Tax Lawyer

Case Analysis Tran v Queen on Demolishing the Minister’s assumption in an Income Tax Section 227.1 Director’s Liability Case – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

Pandora Papers – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Scary Taxes for Halloween

Proposed First Home Savings Account – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

Foreign Affiliates and Controlled Foreign Affiliates – Canadian Income Tax – Toronto Tax Lawyer Guide

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