Investir dans sa conformité fiscale afin d’éviter le litige
Le contexte socio-économique actuel au Québec a évidemment comme effet d’affaiblir les contribuables. Les coûts augmentent dans pratiquement toutes les domaines, tant pour les entreprises que pour les individus. C’est dans cette optique que notre pratique en matière de règlement […]
Transport & Logistics latest legal trends and insights series: Part 1
On November 14, 2023, Miller Thomson’s National Transportation & Logistics Group hosted an in-person educational seminar in Toronto, discussing the latest legal trends and insights surrounding the transportation and logistics industry. It was hosted by Miller Thomson’s Transport and Logistics […]
Règlements et jugements : est-ce que la TPS et la TVQ s’appliquent?
Plusieurs personnes croient que des sommes monétaires payées dans le cadre d’un règlement ou suite à un jugement ne sont pas assujetties à la TPS et à la TVQ. Cette présomption n’est toutefois pas exacte et une analyse plus détaillée […]
Zero-rated supplies: Do not forget the burden of proof!
The burden of proof in tax matters is a topic frequently addressed by commentators and dealt with in provincial and federal case law. However, the concept itself is sometimes confused with other tax concepts. For example, many taxpayers consider the […]
Is the burden of proof in tax litigation always on the taxpayer?
Burden of proof is a complex subject in Canadian tax litigation and has been heavily debated in recent years. While many mistakenly think the concept can be summarized by the often-heard phrase “the burden of proof in tax matters is […]
Rent deferral during pandemic may not reduce GST/HST payable on rent
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique dilemmas or opportunities for all aspects of society. While select businesses are proving to be uniquely successful during the economic downturn, most businesses are in need of assistance in order to continue to exist. […]
Rebates on invoices: how to deal with GST and QST?
The current economic circumstances straining the liquidity of Canadian businesses will no doubt result in suppliers being required to grant rebates to recipients. This leads to the question as to whether suppliers are required to issue a credit note to […]
COVID-19: Sales tax and tax controversy updates and insights
Businesses of all sizes are scrambling to adapt to the constantly changing world in which we find ourselves. Owners are worried about cash flow. Routine business operations are migrating online. New revenue streams are being explored. Meanwhile, we are inundated […]
