Tax Law Tips & Guidance

A historic case for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) concluded earlier this year: the Queen vs. Paletta. This case reassessed the decision of the Tax Court of Canada regarding the taxation of Mr. Pasquale Paletta (named in the case as the Taxpayer). The Paletta estate and Canada’s source of income

Sales taxes, like the Goods and Services Tax and the Harmonized Sales Tax, are heavily relied upon by governments to generate revenue. As a result, business that survive an income tax or other audit often receive notice of a GST/HST tax audit. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) often uses risk

A personal services business (PSB) is any person who provides services through a corporation rather than performing those services directly to the company as an employee. These services are usually those that an officer or employee would perform. A personal services business is also known as an “incorporated employee.” While

In 2017, the Federal Court of Canada ruled in favor of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), enabling them to acquire information from PayPal concerning its business account holders. Many individuals use PayPal, especially those operating online businesses, to easily and safely process payments. When individuals receive money through PayPal, it

Canada is infamous for having some of the most expensive flight prices in the world. There are a few factors that contribute to these high prices, including multiple types of taxes on Canadian airline tickets. Consumers should understand the taxes that are included in these airfares and how they can

Although cryptocurrency has been around for several years now, it is still surrounded in mystery. Many people do not understand what cryptocurrency is, how it is mined, how it is traded, and how to treat it for tax purposes. The taxation of cryptocurrencies in Canada is particularly complex because they

Businesses in Canada can generally claim input tax credits to recover the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) incurred in the course of a ‘commercial activity’. Companies that paid the GST/HST may be eligible to claim credits which reduce their total taxes due. Learn more

Taxes can be confusing in Canada, especially with certain types of taxes applying to transactions in some situations and not applying in others. Consumers and businesses alike are affected by the tax regime in Canada. Universities must be aware of their own special tax treatment, such as the fact that

Many organizations are concerned about complying with relevant tax laws. One such concern is complying with Canada’s wide array of sales taxes. Some choose to outsource such compliance matters to a third party. If you are considering outsourcing Canada sales tax, consider contacting an experienced tax lawyer at Jeremy Scott

When purchasing real property in Canada, it is important to be aware of how taxes may apply to the purchase price. Various taxes are involved in these purchases, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in certain provinces. GST/HST taxes are also relevant to several other

The new luxury sales tax in Canada was approved by the country’s Parliament in August of 2022. This new law is set to go into effect on September 1, 2022 and will require customers to pay an additional tax when purchasing luxury cars, aircraft, and boats. Businesses that purchase, import,

Canada’s rules regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) are confusing for many businesses, partially because there are many gray areas when tax may or may not need to be imposed. One such area of legal contention is regarding precious metals and GST/HST. GST or HST

In Canada, financial crimes such as tax evasion and money laundering are taken extremely seriously by the criminal justice system and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Citizens and residents should be aware of the relationship between Canadian taxes and money laundering. When preparing taxes, steps should be taken to make

Businesses in Canada primarily hire workers under one of two designations: employees or independent contractors. There are several key differences between these two designations, for both employers and the people they hire. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has criteria that must be met to classify someone as an independent contractor.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a newcomer to the cryptocurrency world. Some investors have made significant profits from the creation or sale of these digital assets, but many NFT investors may not be aware of the tax implications of creating, buying, and selling NFTs. Canadian investors who turn a profit off

Over the past few years, there have been many misunderstandings surrounding Canadian energy traders & GST/HST collection obligations. A few of the issues stem back to a 2014 administration’s decision by the Canadian Revenue Agency to take a more restrictive approach to Section 144 of the Excise Tax Act. As