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Posted on 14 Jul 2026

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How to Claim the Medical Expense Tax Credit in Canada: Eligible Expenses, Common Mistakes when Filing with the CRA, and Tax Planning Tips

Contents Overview – Why the CRA Denies Some Medical Expense Tax Credit Claims Who Can Claim the Medical Expense...

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A professional reviews tax documents, receipts, and a T2200 form beside a calculator and rejected paperwork, symbolizing CRA denial of employment expense claims despite employer certification.

Posted on 12 Jul 2026

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CRA Rejects Unreasonable Expenses for Commissioned Employees, Despite Having Filled out Form T2200

Overview: Why the Tax Court Denied an $86,231 Commissioned Employee Expense Deduction Thorburn v The King, 2026 TCC 108,...

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A stack of receipts and financial records sits beside a calculator, magnifying glass, judge's gavel, and legal scales on a desk, symbolizing a tax court dispute over employment expense deductions and the importance of maintaining proper records.

Posted on 09 Jul 2026

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Learn why the Tax Court denied $118,000 in employment expense deductions and the record-keeping lessons from Chennenkunnath v. The King.

Tax Court Denies $118,000 in Deductions Without Valid Receipts: Canadian Tax Lawyer Explains the Lesson of Chennenkunnath v. The...

Corporation

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Posted on 08 Jul 2026

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A Complete Guide to the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP): Tax Implications for Homeowners, Landlords, and Renters

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP at a Glance: Green retrofits come with real tax consequences. Understanding how the...

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Posted on 06 Jul 2026

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Why Detailed Record-Keeping is Critical to Deducting Business Expenses with CRA: A Canadian Tax Lawyer Analyzes Lessons of Tax Court Case Bobic v. The King

Overview — Establishing Business Deduction Entitlement through Procedural Diligence The case of Bobic v. The King, 2026 TCC 114,...

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Posted on 02 Jul 2026

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Tax Treatment of Employment Settlements in Canada: What Employees and Employers Need to Know Before Signing a Settlement Agreement

Overview – Why the Tax Treatment of Employment Settlements Matters Before the Agreement Is Signed Employment settlements are often...

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Posted on 30 Jun 2026

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Unreasonable Business Expenses in Canada: When the CRA Can Deny Your Tax Deduction Under Section 67 of the Income Tax Act

Overview – When Can the CRA Deny a Business Expense? Many Canadian business owners assume that if a business...

Tax Law Canada

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Posted on 25 Jun 2026

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Vacant Home Tax 2026 Update: Exemptions, Appeals, Deadlines, Audits, and How to Challenge a Vacant Home Tax Assessment

Quick Answer: What Is the Toronto Vacant Home Tax? The Toronto vacant home tax (VHT) is a 3 percent...

Tax Law Canada

Posted on 23 Jun 2026

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A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide to the Global Learning and Gifting Initiative Charitable Donation Scheme: Cassidy v. The King, 2026 TCC 97

Overview- CRA Denies Charitable Donation Tax Credits in the GLGI Donation Tax Shelter Litigation Cassidy v. The King, 2026...

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