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Tax Implications of a Real Estate Assignment: a Tax Exposure Calculator

May 11

Tax Implications of a Real Estate Assignment: a Tax Exposure Calculator

Tax Implications of a Real Estate Assignment: a Tax Exposure Calculator This article provides an overview of GST/HST and Income Tax rules...

Anna Malazhavaya

Nov 23, 2021

The Future of Tax Audits Looks Digital

This article was originally published by the Lawyers Daily on November 16, 2021. As businesses worldwide invest in data science, so do...

True or False? Political Rumours Around Taxing Gain on Principal Residence: The 2021 Edition

Anna Malazhavaya

Sep 10, 2021

True or False? Political Rumours Around Taxing Gain on Principal Residence: The 2021 Edition

As the Canadian voters prepare to go to the polls, we at Advotax Law traditionally share a summary of political...

Real estate agents' commission rebates can be taxable to clients

Anna Malazhavaya

Jul 13, 2021

Real estate agents' commission rebates can be taxable to clients

There are nearly 40,000 real estate agents in Toronto; that is one agent for every 140 Torontonians! In Vancouver, the numbers are even...

Dispute Resolution and CRA Audit Measures in 2021 Federal Budget

Anna Malazhavaya

Jun 8, 2021

Dispute Resolution and CRA Audit Measures in 2021 Federal Budget

Sharing a copy of the presentation tax lawyer Anna Malazhavaya with the help of articling student Alexandra Ilchuk made on April 27, 2021...

Anna Malazhavaya

May 26, 2021

CRA Can Now Compel Oral Interviews

I never met anyone who said they enjoyed being interviewed by an auditor with the Canada Revenue Agency. For sure, CRA audits can be...

What the CRA already knows or may learn about your crypto portfolio

Anna Malazhavaya

Apr 22, 2021

What the CRA already knows or may learn about your crypto portfolio

By Anna Malazhavaya Originally Published on Financial Independence Hub For better or for worse, cryptocurrencies have gained popularity,...

The Halloween Post: CRA Audit Statistics

Anna Malazhavaya

Oct 30, 2020

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, 2020

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...

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

Anna Malazhavaya

Sep 17, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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...

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

Anna Malazhavaya

Jun 19, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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.

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Tax Implications of a Real Estate Assignment: a Tax Exposure Calculator

The Future of Tax Audits Looks Digital

True or False? Political Rumours Around Taxing Gain on Principal Residence: The 2021 Edition

Real estate agents' commission rebates can be taxable to clients

Dispute Resolution and CRA Audit Measures in 2021 Federal Budget

CRA Can Now Compel Oral Interviews

What the CRA already knows or may learn about your crypto portfolio

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

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