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RECENT TAX ARTICLES
Whole Life Insurance Policy Taxable despite Taxpayer’s Belief
Greenstreet v. HMQ 2019 TCC 237 Greenstreet Tax Court Decision Link Decision & Analysis This Tax Court decision involves investment income that the taxpayer did not believe was taxable because the CRA advised him back [...]
TFSA Swap Transactions Considered Tax Avoidance
TFSA Swap Transactions Considered Tax Avoidance Louie v. Canada Decision Louie v. Canada 2019 FCA 255 Background The Appellant, a sophisticated investor, opened a TFSA account when the rules were implemented in January 2009. She [...]
Innocent Mistake Leads to TFSA Penalty
Innocent Mistake Leads to TFSA Penalty Robitaille v. The Queen (click here for decision) The taxpayer inadvertently deposited $40,000 to his TFSA. The CRA penalized him for it. The Court upheld the penalty. TFSA Over-Contribution [...]
