
Understanding Requirements to Pay
Being on the receiving end of legal action from the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) can be incredibly stressful. Taxpayers who receive a “Requirem...
Navigating Properties with CRA Liens: What Sellers Need to Know
Selling a property already comes with many stresses and complexities, but when the CRA places a lien on the property, those complexities increase. Whe...
When Is the Sale of Your Home Taxed as Business Income in Canada?
Buying a home is often one of the largest investments a Canadian taxpayer will make. What many homeowners do not realize, however, is that selling a p...
How Tax Lawyers Help Navigate Complex Tax Controversies
When the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) challenges a taxpayer filings or issues a reassessment, the resulting dispute can be both stressful and fin...
Tax Controversy in GST/HST Audits and Disputes
The Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) and Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) systems play a central role in Canada indirect tax regime. While designed ...
Common Causes of Tax Controversy with the CRA
Tax controversy arises when a taxpayer and the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) disagree over how the Income Tax Act or Excise Tax Act applies to a p...
Resolving a CRA Tax Controversy
When a disagreement arises with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), taxpayers often fear that the dispute will inevitably lead to costly and time-consumi...
So, You’ve Received an Audit Proposal Letter, What Are The Next Steps?
An audit proposal letter is sent out to a taxpayer in the midst of the audit process. It typically follows the CRA informing a taxpayer that they are ...
Tax Controversy vs. Tax Litigation
Disagreements with the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) can take many forms, from simple audit disputes to complex court proceedings. Understanding t...