Tax Blog

Finance Defers Implementation of Proposed Capital Gain Inclusion Rate Changes

Published by Thorsteinssons LLP

On Friday, in the face of mounting pressure – including a court application launched by Thorsteinssons LLP – the Department of Finance (Finance) announced that the implementation date for the proposed capital gains inclusion rate changes would be…

Comprehensive Court Challenge to Proposed CRA Enforcement of Capital Gains Hike Launched

Published by David Davies & Alexander Demner & Florence Sauve & Morgan Watchorn

Yesterday, Thorsteinssons LLP (Canada’s largest tax law firm) launched a comprehensive challenge in Federal Court to the Canada Revenue Agency’s proposed enforcement of the capital gains tax hike. Led by David Davies, Alexander Demner, Florence Sauve, and…

2024 Federal Budget – Major Income Tax Changes Announced

Published by Jonathan Longcroft & Elliott Simpson & Alexander Demner

Yesterday (April 16, 2024), the Department of Finance Canada published its 2024 federal budget (“Budget 2024”). Several major tax proposals were announced. This blog post briefly outlines those relating to income tax.

1. Increased Capital Gains Inclusion Rate 

3295940 Canada Inc v The King – Federal Court of Appeal overturns GAAR assessment based on the similar economic result of alternative transactions

Published by Morgan Watchorn

The Federal Court of Appeal (the “FCA”) recently released its decision in 3295940 Canada Inc v His Majesty The King, 2024 FCA 42. This decision is a welcome development in the jurisprudence regarding the application of the General Anti-Avoidance…