
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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Using COVID-19 Benefits Fraudulently Will Get You Charged with Tax Evasion by the CRA
Alberta Man Jailed and Fined $800K for Defrauding CRA of COVID-19 Subsidy Claims Leslie Sand of Brooks, Alberta, has been sentenced to 3.5 years in […]
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A Primer on Tax Evasion and How to File a Voluntary Disclosure Application
Guidance from a Canadian tax lawyer on tax evasion offences and using the Voluntary Disclosures Program as a path to avoid prosecution.By David J. Rotfleisch, […]
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How CRA Uses 'Nudge Letters' with Online Sellers to Increase Uptake of Canada's Voluntary Disclosures Program
What is a 'Nudge Letter'? A nudge letter is a non-formal communication from a tax authority, such as Canada Revenue Agency, designed to prompt taxpayers […]
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Comparing the Canadian Voluntary Disclosures Program to the Moroccan Tax Amnesty Program
The Moroccan Tax Amnesty Program Yielded Promising Results Morocco's 2024 tax amnesty, enacted under the Finance Law of 2024 and concluding December 31, 2024, targeted […]
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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."
