Videos on Canadian Tax Amnesty | Voluntary Disclosure Changes

December 29, 2017

Voluntary Disclosure Change

CRA released the new voluntary disclosure program (VDP or tax amnesty) rules on Friday December 15.

July 04, 2017

CRA has proposed changes to Voluntary Disclosure Program

CRA has proposed changes to the voluntary disclosure program (VDP or tax amnesty) that if implemented will drastically curtail the availability of the penalty relief.

June 19, 2017

UK Individual Savings Account (ISA) Taxable in Canada

A UK Individual Savings Account (ISA) is like a Canadian Tax Free Savings Account in that it is not taxable in the UK.

May 15, 2017

CRA T1135 Offshore Assets Reporting Form

All Canadian residents with offshore assets with a cost of more than $100,000 are required to file a CRA form T1135 on an annual basis. The T1135 reports all offshore assets, their jurisdiction, their type and any income earned.

May 15, 2017

CRA T1134 Foreign Affiliates Reporting Form

All Canadian residents with a foreign affiliate are required to file a CRA form T1134 on an annual basis.

April 13, 2017

International Information Sharing

The OECD has periodically released its list of countries that it deem to be “uncooperative tax havens” – essentially countries that are not doing enough in terms of tax transparency.Read More

February 02, 2017

Non-Charitable Not For Profit Corporations - Tax Return

The taxation of real estate in BC, and specifically unreported income, has become a high profile issue as a result of several different stories published in the media.Read More

October 20, 2015

CRA Crackdown on Unreported Income from BC Real Estate

The taxation of real estate in BC, and specifically unreported income, has become a high profile issue as a result of several different stories published in the media.Read More

September 14, 2015

Rash of fake CRA calls across Canada

Toronto tax litigator David Rotfleisch warns there is a rash of fake CRA collection calls across Canada and it if you get caught in one of these phishing schemes it can cost you money.

Jan 4, 2015

Toronto Tax Litigator David Rotfleisch

Toronto tax litigator David Rotfleisch says the era of bank secrecy is over.

Mar 4, 2010

Wills

Wills and Estate Planning.Why would you need a well drafted and tax planned will?

Mar 4, 2010

Unpaid Taxes CRA Collection-Officers

Unpaid taxes and CRA Collection Officers.

Mar 4, 2010

Voluntary Disclosure Swissbank Accounts

CRA Tax Amnesty application and unreported Swiss Bank Accounts.

Mar 4, 2010

Tax Amnesty Voluntary Disclosure

Tax Amnesty lawyer Canada, CRA tax amnesty application or voluntary disclosure.

Jul 6, 2009

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What our clients are saying?

I did not know that eBay income was taxable, so I did not report it. Then I read about the CRA investigation of eBay and realized that I had a problem. I did some on-line research and found out about the voluntary disclosure program, and I retained the firm of Rotfleisch & Samulovitch as my tax lawyers to represent me. They submitted the tax amnesty application on my behalf, but CRA rejected it for 2 reasons. First, they had sent me a letter about an audit, but I never received it because it went to an old address. Second my bookkeeper made mistakes in the tax returns we submitted to complete the VD. David Rotfleisch, CPA, JD and his team submitted a second level voluntary disclosure review application arguing in detail why CRA was wrong and my voluntary disclosure should be accepted. CRA accepted his arguments and processed the VD with no penalties and reduced interest. If I had originally gone to an accountant I’m sure there would have been a different result. I am delighted with his services and results, and do not hesitate to recommend him.

PN, Saskatoon - Client

CRA assessed me for over $140,000 in tax liabilities due to payments from my husband when he had his own taxes owing. My accountant filed a Notice of Objection on my behalf, but CRA wrote back denying my appeal and giving me 30 days to make further submissions. I went to a trustee in bankruptcy to deal with my tax debt and he referred me to a Toronto tax lawyer, David Rotfleisch. David reviewed my file and said that the accountant did not make the proper legal arguments. He and his team submitted a detailed 13 page submission to the appeals officer. CRA accepted the arguments made on my behalf and eliminated all of my taxes owing. I could not be happier with the result and recommend David to anyone with tax problems.

R.L. Toronto, Ont

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My professional accounting practice consists of individuals and small to large business clients. I'm a Chartered Public Accountant, Certified General Accountant, Certified Public Accountant in the U.S.A. and a member in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the U.K. My clients are often in need of a Canadian tax or business lawyer either to carry out tax planning to reduce taxes owing or to dispute CRA assessments. I have been working with David Rotfleisch for more than 5 years and he is my only choice for legal tax assistance. He is effective, responsive and very committed to solving my client's tax issues. I would not consider going to another tax lawyer for assistance.

Sam Faris, CPA, CGA, LPA
CPA (C.O.), FACCA (U.K.) Toronto, Ont - Accountant

I am a bankruptcy trustee and have known David for a number of years and worked professionally on a number of matters with him and have even hired him for tax advice on personal matters. I am happy to report that I rarely meet someone with such a powerful combination of both up to date technical knowledge and practical street sense. David gives answers , to the point and and answers which have immediate practical use - what more could you ask for?

Howard Landau, CIRP | Partner Dodick Landau Inc. Toronto - Trustee in Bankruptcy

I consider David Rotfleisch, a Toronto tax lawyer, to be my mentor, and turn to him for advice in complex situations. I'm a tax and business lawyer with my own practice in Hamilton. Whenever I have a new or complex situation I ask David for his assistance. He is always willing to listen and to help and provides me with invaluable practical and technical advice.

John Venneri, Venneri Law, Hamilton, - Lawyer