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Oct 30

The Halloween Post: CRA Audit Statistics

Since it's almost Halloween night, we are sharing information that scares most business and property owners: the Canada Revenue Agency's ...

My Advice to Younger Self as a Tax Lawyer: Q&A Session for the Ontario Bar Association's Newspaper

Anna Malazhavaya

Oct 26

My Advice to Younger Self as a Tax Lawyer: Q&A Session for the Ontario Bar Association's Newspaper

Earlier this year, I connected with Rachel Gold, the co-editor of the newspaper for the Ontario Bar Association's Tax Section and an asso...

This taxpayer bought and sold 5 houses in 6 years. The Tax Court decided on his tax liability.

Anna Malazhavaya

Sep 17

This taxpayer bought and sold 5 houses in 6 years. The Tax Court decided on his tax liability.

While I avoided detailed case commentaries on my blog to date, the recent Tax Court of Canada's decision in Hansen is too interesting to ...

How and When to Spend Your $40,000 CEBA Loan?

Anna Malazhavaya

Sep 4

How and When to Spend Your $40,000 CEBA Loan?

This post is about how and when you are allowed to use your $40,000 CEBA funds.

CRA is looking to acquire US real property data involving Canadians.

Anna Malazhavaya

Jul 16

CRA is looking to acquire US real property data involving Canadians.

Canadians who did not declare their real estate interests in the US should contact their tax professionals. On July 8, 2020, the CRA publ...

Is your CRA Audit or Objection on hold due to COVID-19? Matters may gradually re-start this summer.

Anna Malazhavaya

Jun 19

Is your CRA Audit or Objection on hold due to COVID-19? Matters may gradually re-start this summer.

This post is about how the CRA plans to re-start its operations following the COVID-19 lockdown.

Sole Proprietor? Dividend Earner? Yes, you may be eligible for the $40,000 CEBA loan.

Anna Malazhavaya

Jun 18

Sole Proprietor? Dividend Earner? Yes, you may be eligible for the $40,000 CEBA loan.

This post clarifies the recent changes in the CEBA eligibility criteria, especially as they apply to sole proprietors and dividend payers.

A House Plus HST - Part TWO: How HST Can Eliminate Builders' Business Profit

Anna Malazhavaya

May 1

A House Plus HST - Part TWO: How HST Can Eliminate Builders' Business Profit

This video is for builders of new residential houses, especially small construction businesses.

The Flaws of the CEBA Program and How to Fix Them

Anna Malazhavaya

Apr 10

The Flaws of the CEBA Program and How to Fix Them

In this article, I analyze the flaws in the CEBA eligibility criteria and offer solutions.

CERB Available to Non-Eligible Dividend Earners and Self-Proprietors who Reduced their Hours.

Anna Malazhavaya

Apr 6

CERB Available to Non-Eligible Dividend Earners and Self-Proprietors who Reduced their Hours.

As of April 6, 2020, Non-Eligible Dividend Recipients can qualify for the CERB

Salaried Sally, Proprietor Peter and Dividends David: a COVID-19 Support Case Study

Anna Malazhavaya

Apr 4

Salaried Sally, Proprietor Peter and Dividends David: a COVID-19 Support Case Study

All three neighbours are solo small business owners. Their entitlement to financial support from the government is drastically different.

CERB: Financial Help for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Anna Malazhavaya

Mar 29

CERB: Financial Help for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Canadian Emergency Response Benefit program provides support to employees, self-employed and small business owners affected by COVID-19.

A House Plus HST - Part ONE: What Purchasers of Residential Real Estate Need to Know about HST

Anna Malazhavaya

Mar 2

A House Plus HST - Part ONE: What Purchasers of Residential Real Estate Need to Know about HST

What purchasers of residential houses and condos, especially new or substantially renovated houses and condos, need to know about HST.

Do the Liberals really plan to change the principal residence exemption?

Anna Malazhavaya

Sep 17, 2019

Do the Liberals really plan to change the principal residence exemption?

I have seen the picture of this letter from Andrew Scheer shared multiple times on my Facebook feed. In the last week, I have had several...

8 Common Tax Misconceptions about Selling Real Estate

Anna Malazhavaya

Aug 30, 2019

8 Common Tax Misconceptions about Selling Real Estate

In this article, I have assembled the most common tax misconceptions property owners have about selling real estate in Canada.

Anna Malazhavaya

Aug 16, 2019

CRA Net Worth Assessments

This articles contains answers to some of the basic questions about CRA net worth assessments.

Directors’ Liability: When is it Time to be Concerned?

Anna Malazhavaya

Aug 2, 2019

Directors’ Liability: When is it Time to be Concerned?

Corporate directors may be personally liable for their corporation's tax debts . What are the warning signs every director should know?

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The Halloween Post: CRA Audit Statistics

My Advice to Younger Self as a Tax Lawyer: Q&A Session for the Ontario Bar Association's Newspaper

This taxpayer bought and sold 5 houses in 6 years. The Tax Court decided on his tax liability.

How and When to Spend Your $40,000 CEBA Loan?

CRA is looking to acquire US real property data involving Canadians.

Is your CRA Audit or Objection on hold due to COVID-19? Matters may gradually re-start this summer.

Sole Proprietor? Dividend Earner? Yes, you may be eligible for the $40,000 CEBA loan.

A House Plus HST - Part TWO: How HST Can Eliminate Builders' Business Profit

The Flaws of the CEBA Program and How to Fix Them

CERB Available to Non-Eligible Dividend Earners and Self-Proprietors who Reduced their Hours.

Salaried Sally, Proprietor Peter and Dividends David: a COVID-19 Support Case Study

CERB: Financial Help for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

A House Plus HST - Part ONE: What Purchasers of Residential Real Estate Need to Know about HST

Do the Liberals really plan to change the principal residence exemption?

8 Common Tax Misconceptions about Selling Real Estate

CRA Net Worth Assessments

Directors’ Liability: When is it Time to be Concerned?