Introduction – A sound plan with a flawed execution In January 2025, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled on the case of Pyxis Real Estate Equities Inc. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2025 ONCA 65, effectively overturning the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in 2024 ONSC...
Introduction: Derivative Tax Liability & Section 160 of Canada’s Income Tax Act The derivative tax rule in section 160 of Canada’s Income Tax Act prevents tax debtors from trying to hide assets from the Canada Revenue Agency’s tax collectors by transferring those assets to spouses, friends, relatives, related corporations,...
Introduction – An Immigrant Success Story with a Tax Story to Tell In June 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal issued the judgment on Yadgar v. The King, 2024 FCA 107, dismissing the appeal by the taxpayer and affirming the July 2023 ruling of the Tax Court of Canada....
A UK Court Has Ruled in Favour of Seizing the Tate Brother’s Assets for Unpaid Taxes The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, are British-American influencers known for their controversial online presence, particularly Andrew, who has amassed a significant following through social media for his misogynistic views and lifestyle advice....