Canadian Tax Amnesty

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2025 CRA Voluntary Disclosures Program Changes: How the New Rules Affect Your Canadian Tax Amnesty Application in 2026

Overview: How the 2025 CRA Voluntary Disclosure Changes Are Reshaping Canadian Tax Amnesty in 2026 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) implemented significant reforms to its […]

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CRA Rejected Your Voluntary Disclosure: What Taxpayers Should Do Next

Overview: A CRA refusal can turn a compliance strategy into a CRA dispute A voluntary disclosure can be one of the most effective ways for […]

Critical Changes in Revenu Québec's Voluntary Disclosure Program and Comparison to Federal CRA Rules for Canadian Taxpayers

Staying informed about modifications to voluntary disclosure programs remains essential for effective tax compliance management, particularly under Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). […]

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Tax Evasion, Tax Compliance, and Actual Tax Collection Compared: Italy is Worse, While Canada is Improving

Italy’s recent disclosure of a sharp increase in tax evasion—after several years of decline—has revived debate about the effectiveness of periodic tax amnesties versus sustained […]

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Israel’s 2025 Voluntary Disclosure Procedure: Critical Updates and Clarifications for Canadian Taxpayers with Israeli Ties

August 2025 Changes: Launch of the Israeli Voluntary Disclosure Procedure (VDP) In August 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) introduced a new Voluntary Disclosure Procedure […]

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What Canadian taxpayers must know about “unprompted applications” and “prompted applications” of CRA’s Voluntary Disclosure Program – guidance from a Canadian tax lawyer

What is the voluntary disclosure program? The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) gives taxpayers a chance to come forward to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to […]

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CRA Overhauls the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP): A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to the New Rules Effective October 1, 2025

At a Glance: Effective October 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency substantially overhauled the Voluntary Disclosures Program. The General Program and Limited Program have been […]

Israel's New Voluntary Disclosure Program: What It Means for Canadian Taxpayers with Ties to Israel

Understanding the Significance of Israel's New Voluntary Disclosure Program On August 25, 2025, the Israel Tax Authority, with the approval of the Attorney General, introduced […]

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Argentine President Milei Eyes Tax Reform to Flag Hidden U.S. Dollars, with Implications for Canada-Argentina Cross-Border Tax Planning

Introduction to Javier Milei's tax reforms for dual residents of Canada and Argentina Thousands of Canadians have family ties, property, or undeclared savings in Argentina, […]

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Update on Voluntary Disclosure: Créations Guimel Inc. v. Canada (National Revenue), 2025 FC 814 – Reviewing CRA's Duty of Procedural Fairness in VDP in Applications

Introduction: What is a Voluntary Disclosure Application in Canada? A Voluntary Disclosure Application, also commonly known as a VDP application in Canada, is a formal […]

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"These articles provide information of a general nature only. It is only current at the posting date. It is not updated and it may no longer be current. It does not provide legal advice nor can it or should it be relied upon. All tax situations are specific to their facts and will differ from the situations in the articles. If you have specific legal questions you should consult a lawyer."