DFK Tax Newsletter Archives

Issue 2 - 2024 Edition

In this issue:

• EIFEL Rules May Affect Your Ability to Deduct Interest and Financing Costs Going Forward - John Grummett FCPA, FCA, Taylor Leibow LLP, Hamilton, ON
• Bare Trusts - Updated Filing Requirements Announced August 2024
 - Beth Porter CPA, CA, CFP, Noseworthy Chapman,  St. John's, NL
• What is GAAR? - Mark R. Servello, CPA, CGA, Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP, Calgary, AB
• Capital Dividend Election Trap - Jeff Saunders, Teed Saunders Doyle, Fredericton, NB
• Employee Ownership Trust Update – Federal Budget 2024
 - Yves Lagasse, Craig Ross LLP, Winnipeg, MB

Issue 1 - 2024 Edition

In this issue:

• Changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax: What Should You Expect for 2024 and Onwards? - Émilie Tremblay, GGFL
• GST/HST Implications in Canada's Evolving Healthcare Landscape - Nathan T. Sheppard, CD, BBA, CPA Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP
• What’s New with the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Enhancements - Chris Arsenault, CPA, CA, Partner Tax Services, MRSB Chartered Professional Accountants

Issue 4 - 2023 Edition

In this issue:

• The New Trust Filing Rule Could be a Real “Bare” to Deal With - John Grummett FCPA, Tax Partner, Taylor Leibow LLP
• Summary of the Bill C-208 Rules coming into place for transfers effective January 1, 2024 - Trista Gallant, CPA, CA

Issue 3 - 2023 Edition

In this issue:

• Budget 2023 and changes to the Alternate Minimum Tax - Ashna Pahwa, Fruitman Kates LLP
• Tax Implications of Employer-Provided Health Insurance - Beth Porter, Noseworthy Chapman
• Preparer Penalty Under Income Tax Act - Ather Kandella, Levy Pilotte

Issue 2 - 2023 Edition

In this issue:

• Understanding Changes to Canada Revenue Agency “CRA” Administrative Policy for Certain Taxable Benefits - Fabiana Martins, Davis Martindale LLP, Ahmed Al-Rubaye, Davis Martindale LLP
• The New Underused Housing Tax – You Are a Canadian Citizen So How Does It Affect You? - Dana Rittenhouse, TEP, CEA, Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP, Hugh Neilson, FCPA, FCA, TEP, Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP
• Budget Update: Bill C-208 and Intergenerational Transfers - Chris Arsenault, CPA, CA

Issue 1 - 2023 Edition

In this issue:

• Claiming Working from Home Expenses - Wendy Wong, CPA, CA
• Health Spending Accounts - Jeff Saunders, CPA, CA
• Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) - Mark R Servello, CPA, CGA

Issue 4 - 2022 Edition

In this issue:

• Summary of Designated Immediate Expensing Property (“DIEP”) Rules - Trent Robinson, Trista Gallant, Buckberger Baerg
• The New Interest Regime – Impact of Interest and Financing Expenses Deductibility Limitations for Owner Managed Businesses - Marco Fratarcangeli, Levy Pilotte
• Canada’s New Luxury Tax Comes into Effect September 1, 2022 - John Grummett, Taylor Leibow LLP

Issue 3 - 2022 Edition

In this issue:

• Changes to the trust reporting rules – old news is still not good news - Denise Coombs, Noseworthy Chapman
• Moving Expenses Deduction – Not Just for Employees - Kendra McAnulty CPA– Manager Tax Services, Davis Martindale
• Mandatory Disclosure Rules – Update on Reportable and Notifiable Transactions - Derek Wagar, Fruitman Kates

Issue 2 - 2022 Edition

In this issue:

• Electric Vehicle Rebates for Consumers & Businesses - GGFL LLP
• Disposition of Capital Property – Failure to Report at Fair Market Value - Balaji (Bal) Katlai, Hugh Neilson
• Making Housing More Affordable - John Connolly, CPA, CMA