Canadian Tax Planning and “Reportable Transactions”
The Government of Canada passed legislation requiring disclosure of reportable transactions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The legislation addresses concerns about how aggressive tax avoidance transactions affect the fairness of the income tax system – everyone must…
Who is the Issue?
A recent decision from the British Columbia Supreme Court, Barnes Estate v. Barnes, contemplates the issue of DNA evidence when determining who inherits under a will. This case concerns the distribution of the estate of Maymie Barnes who…