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Apr 30, 2015

Energy/Tax Law Update 2015

The 2015 Ontario Budget, released on April 23, includes proposed measures that are intended to set the stage for consolidation within Ontario’s electricity distribution sector. At a high level, the measures are a limited-duration reduction of barriers to private sector investment in municipally owned electricity utilities (MEUs).

Apr 22, 2015

Employment/Tax Law Update 2015

Yesterday afternoon, the Canadian government tabled the 2015 Canadian Federal Budget. Two measures are particularly relevant to certain employers.Download the PDF to read this Client Update.

International Tax Law Update 2015

Yesterday afternoon, the Canadian government tabled the 2015 Canadian Federal Budget. This publication is intended to provide our busy international clients and friends with a high level…

Dec 8, 2014

Quiz: Voluntary Disclosure Program

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) gives taxpayers a way to voluntarily come forward to put their tax affairs in order and correct past non-compliance.…

Sep 29, 2014

Client Newsletter – Fall 2014

Welcome to the Fall 2014 edition of our Client Update Newsletter. Here we provide you with articles on recent developments in business law from a WeirFoulds perspective,…

Jul 25, 2014

Fifteen WeirFoulds Partners Recognized in the 2014 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Fifteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2014 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice, up from 12…

Apr 15, 2014

WeirFoulds Welcomes Ryan Morris

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Morris has joined the Firm as a partner in the firm’s tax practice. Ryan’s legal practice focuses on various areas…

Feb 13, 2014

Budget 2014: Changes to the Taxation of Trusts and Estates

The Canadian Federal Budget was tabled on February 11, 2014 and contains several important changes to the taxation of trusts and estates. We were somewhat prepared for…

Dec 3, 2012

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or…

Aug 15, 2011

Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority

Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.

May 17, 2011

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

Feb 24, 2011

Current Property Tax Issues

Pre-1998 Owners assessed realty taxes Tenants assessed separately for business taxes (value of property apportioned on basis of FMR) including shared parking business assessment Current Value Assessment…

Nov 30, 2010

Mind the tax: Considerations for ex-patriot employees working in Canada

Here are some key issues you should address before making the decision to transfer an employee to work in Canada.

Nov 17, 2009

Residential Housing – Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property sales.

Residential Rental Properties – Leases, Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property rentals and construction.

Sale or Lease of Goods: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of goods.

Services: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of services.

Nov 10, 2009

Commercial Leases: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting commercial leases.

Non-residential Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential construction.

Non-residential Real Property Sales: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential real property sales.

Mar 1, 2009

Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations

A recent Tax Court of Canada decision confirms that not-for-profit organizations can adopt the good practices, efficiencies and activities of a well-run business without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.

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