The Department of Finance and the Liberal government continue in their assertions that the new tax proposals are only going to affect the...

I had an excellent meeting on Friday afternoon with a local Liberal Member of Parliament. This Member had read my postings and the...

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier Minister of National Revenue House of Commons Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 Madame Minister: Re: July 18th, 2017...

Published with permission Author: Allan Sawiak, CPA, CA, CAFA, TEP, Partner - Taxation Copyright Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP On July 18,...

Much has been written, by me as well as many others, decrying the dishonesty of the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau and Bill Morneau...

It is interesting that the two LIBERAL Finance Ministers who have been in the best position to take advantage of legitimate tax planning,...

"No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant." This quote from Friedrich Nietzsche seems to describe our Minister of Finance. He is...

As I said in my summary last week, I plan to send out a series of newsletters dealing with the massive changes proposed by Finance...

To say that I am overwhelmed would be a massive understatement. Finance Minister Bill Morneau just announced the Trudeau government’s...

The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) is intended to promote voluntary compliance with the accounting...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the changes to the way that certain professionals will be taxed on their Work in Progress (WIP). For...

“We have to know that a large percentage of small businesses are actually just ways for wealthier Canadians to save on their taxes and we...

Exactly one year ago today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Liberal Government’s first Budget. Taxes went up to the degree that...

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will present his second Budget on March 22nd, 2017. The last Budget contained tax hikes, changes to the...

In my November, 2016 Newsletter I set out some changes in the tax system that needed to be acted upon before the end of the calendar year....

As we approach the end of another year, there are a number of changes coming that will affect many of us. I have already written about...

Many years ago, high tax individuals used to lend money to spouses and children in order to generate investment income in the hands of lower

Now that the summer is over and everyone is getting back to work, it is important to consider some recent tax changes and how they may...

Among other drastic measures, the 2016 Federal Budget will result in many of our clients having to review their corporate structures....

Sub nom "Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?" There has been much discussion lately about the proposed changes to...