Overview: Unique Tax Considerations for Shareholder-Employees of a Corporation It is not uncommon within incorporated family businesses or other closely-held private corporations for the shareholders of that business to also act as the employees of the corporation’s business. The concept that a person can be a shareholder, director and...
Introduction: The General Anti-Avoidance Rule & Documentary Discovery during Tax Litigation Section 245 of Canada’s Income Tax Act contains the general anti-avoidance rule (also known as the “GAAR”). The GAAR aims to prevent taxpayers from enjoying tax benefits by invoking avoidance transactions that misuse or abuse specific provisions of...
Introduction – What are Taxable Benefits Under Paragraph 6(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, a taxable benefit is any advantage or benefit given to an employee from an employer, as well as the employee’s non-arm’s length parties such as his or her children or spouse. A taxable benefit must...