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...
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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 financially...
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The Hidden Evidence that Wins Tax Court Appeals: Third-Party Records
Many taxpayers believe that once the Canada Revenue Agency “CRA” obtains third-party records, the outcome of an audit is inevitable. In reality, those...
Read More 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 to be self...
Read More The Burden of Proof in CRA Disputes: What Taxpayers Must Show
One of the most common misconceptions amongst taxpayers involved in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) concerns who bears the burden of proof....
Read More 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 particular...
Read More Corporation vs. Sole Proprietorship: Which One Really Saves Your More on Taxes in Ontario?
If you are running a business in Ontario, or thinking about starting one, you’ve probably wondered: Should I stay a sole proprietor or take a leap and...
Read More 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-consuming...
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