Monthly Archives: May 2008

Refund Interest

Subsection 164(3) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) requires the Minister to pay interest on an amount that is refunded, repaid or applied to another liability.

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Withholding Tax Issues

In Sentinel Hill No. 29 Limited Partnership v. Canada (Attorney General), 2008 ONCA 132, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that the Superior Court is not the place to resolve disputes involving assessments under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the … Continue reading

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Nil Assessments

A taxpayer cannot object to or appeal from a nil assessment. The courts have held that a piece of paper that says you don’t owe any tax is not an assessment for the purposes of the Income Tax Act even … Continue reading

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