Author: Matthew Pollock

by Matthew Pollock

Taxable Benefits: How They Impact Your Income

In Canada, employers often provide benefits to their employees as part of their compensation package. While these perks can be advantageous, many are ...

by Matthew Pollock

Family Tax Planning Strategies to Maximize Tax Savings

Family tax planning involves organizing your financial affairs to minimize the overall tax liability of your household. It takes into account the inco...

by Matthew Pollock

GST/HST Audit Triggers: Key Facts

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) conducts audits to ensure that businesses are complying with federal tax laws, including those related to the Goods an...

by Matthew Pollock

CRA Interest Relief: Reduce or Eliminate Interest

Tax debt can quickly become overwhelming, especially when daily compound interest adds up over time. Fortunately, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CR...

by Matthew Pollock

Income Tax Objections: How to Dispute a CRA Assessment

Dealing with a tax assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be overwhelming, especially if you believe the assessment is incorrect. Fortuna...

by Matthew Pollock

The Consequences of Missing CRA Appeal Deadlines: Amarpal Singh Personal Real Estate Corporation v The King

In Amarpal Singh Personal Real Estate Corporation v The King, 2025 TCC 38, Justice Spiro emphasized the critical importance of meeting deadlines under...

by Matthew Pollock

Ontario’s 25% Electricity Surcharge: Navigating Trade Tensions with the U.S

In response to escalating trade tensions, Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, recently announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to a number of sta...

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Tax Filing Deadlines for 2025: What You Need to Know

Filing annual tax returns is a key obligation for every taxpayer in Canada’s self-reporting tax system. It is important to understand the precise de...

by Matthew Pollock

Implications of Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Canadian Goods/Services

The trade relationship between Canada and the United States (U.S.) has once again been disrupted by new tariff measures. U.S. President Donald Trump h...

by Matthew Pollock

The Taxation of Athletes in Canada: Implications from Martin v. the King on the Future of Sports

The case of Martin v. The King, 2024 TCC 153 stands as a pivotal moment in Canadian tax law, particularly concerning the taxation of professional athl...