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Unintended Tax Consequences
Much has been written, by me as well as many others, decrying the dishonesty of the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau and Bill Morneau...
Charles Rotenberg
Aug 1, 20174 min read
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Musings: 'Loopholes'
It is interesting that the two LIBERAL Finance Ministers who have been in the best position to take advantage of legitimate tax planning,...
Charles Rotenberg
Jul 31, 20171 min read
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Musings: No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
"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...
Charles Rotenberg
Jul 31, 20171 min read
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Immediate Action Required
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...
Charles Rotenberg
Jul 26, 20176 min read
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O Brave New World
To say that I am overwhelmed would be a massive understatement. Finance Minister Bill Morneau just announced the Trudeau government’s...
Charles Rotenberg
Jul 18, 201710 min read
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Changes to the CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program
The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) is intended to promote voluntary compliance with the accounting...
Charles Rotenberg
Jun 23, 20174 min read
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Update on Taxation of Professionals' Work in Progress - Contingency Fees
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...
Charles Rotenberg
May 3, 20172 min read
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Taxation of Professionals' Work in Progress
“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...
Charles Rotenberg
Apr 20, 20177 min read
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Federal Budget 2017
Exactly one year ago today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Liberal Government’s first Budget. Taxes went up to the degree that...
Charles Rotenberg
Mar 22, 20179 min read
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Pre-Budget Ramblings
Finance Minister Bill Morneau will present his second Budget on March 22nd, 2017. The last Budget contained tax hikes, changes to the...
Charles Rotenberg
Mar 15, 20175 min read
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The Times They Are A' Changin' - Part 2
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....
Charles Rotenberg
Jan 13, 20177 min read
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The Times They Are A' Changin'—And Not for the Better
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...
Charles Rotenberg
Nov 1, 20164 min read
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Don't Forget the Interest Payments
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
Charles Rotenberg
Sep 13, 20165 min read
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2016 Tax Changes
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...
Charles Rotenberg
Sep 12, 20165 min read
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Small Business Deduction Planning
Among other drastic measures, the 2016 Federal Budget will result in many of our clients having to review their corporate structures....
Charles Rotenberg
Aug 3, 20167 min read
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Changes to Rules for Inter-Corporate Dividends (Section 55)
Sub nom "Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?" There has been much discussion lately about the proposed changes to...
Charles Rotenberg
Jun 27, 20166 min read
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