Issue 38 of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, features a review of notable tax cases, recent court guidance and ongoing appeal activity. This issue includes several articles from members of Bennett Jones’ Tax group.
Andrew Young reviews draft legislation that would significantly extend the CRA’s (Canadian Revenue Agency) audit powers, including the ability to compel answers under oath, impose daily penalties, and issue notices of non-compliance.
Ed Kroft K.C. provides commentary on the CRA’s updated guidance on the mandatory disclosure rules, and with Antoine Messervier, discusses the CRA’s transition to online delivery of business correspondence and its risks for taxpayers and advisors.
Antoine also reviews the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson’s 2024–2025 Annual Report, which highlights the top five taxpayer complaint trends and offers key recommendations to improve CRA services.
This issue further covers judicial commentary on Crown conduct in the Tax Court of Canada, along with case summaries and appeal updates from across the courts.
If you have any questions about the cases in this edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, please reach out to Ed Kroft K.C., Chair of the Bennett Jones Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution group.
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