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Tax Court class actions?
“Government Invites Comments on Proposals to Improve the Caseload Management of the Tax Court of Canada”. From the Finance press release:
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Privilege
The Minister of Finance has apparently responded positively to submissions from the Canadian Bar Association on the effect of the new reporting regime for tax avoidance transactions on solicitor-client privilege. In a letter to the Association dated January 11, 2011, … Continue reading
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Proceeds of Crime
The following article appeared in a recent edition of the Hamilton Law Association Law Journal. The police execute a search at your client’s house. They find pot plants and a large amount of cash. They seize the cash and charge … Continue reading
Posted in Evasion, Individuals, Policy
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Justice
It’s hard educating clients about the tax system and what they’re up against when disputing assessments. Clients will often complain not just about the assessments they are fighting but the attitude of the auditor, the delays caused by the CRA … Continue reading
Posted in Cases, Objections, Policy, Tax Court Appeals
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Harmony
Harmony sounds like something we should all want, even when it comes to taxes. Be that as it may, the Ontario government has created a webpage that discusses the harmonization of its PST with the federal GST.
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Fighting Aggression
PWC sends a tax bulletin to me from time to time, and its latest email contains information about Quebec’s plans to introduce measures to combat ‘aggressive’ tax planning. Apparently, the measures, if enacted, would require taxpayers to disclose the details … Continue reading