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Drache Aptowitzer LLP

About Drache Aptowitzer LLP

Drache Aptowitzer LLP has extensive experience in taxation matters as well as assisting Charity and Not for Profits. Adam Aptowitzer has argued cases all the way up to the supreme court in defence of taxpayers to get a fair deal. Their dedicated team of experts can give you the guidance you need for fair results.

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 2 Minutes Read February 12, 2020

The Lord works in mysterious ways

The Federal Court of Appeal recently released its decision in the Church of Atheism of Central Canada case. While the Appellant appears to have been self-represented the case provides guidance to lawyers in the area and corrects what may have been the start of a very difficult path for the law of charities.

Article by Drache Aptowitzer LLP / Not for Profit / Adam Aptowitzer, Charter rights, Church of Atheism of Central Canada, definition of religion, federal court of appeal, incorporation, trivial nor insubstantial burden

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 7 Minutes Read January 15, 2020

It’s a whole new ball game for charities at the FCA

Many in the sector have, for many years, advocated that appeals from decisions to revoke and refusals to register be heard by the Tax Court for this exact reason. They are simply better suited for testing the facts. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, these pleas have not been heard by Parliament, now though, for strictly practical reasons, they may have no choice but to make changes. All around, Vavilov will have positive implications for the charity sector.

Article by Drache Aptowitzer LLP / Finance and Accounting, Not for Profit / administrative law, Administrative Standard, charities, courts, CRA, federal court of appeal, judges, tax court, Valivov

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 3 Minutes Read December 11, 2019

Charities in the waiting room

Most organizations that are pursuing charitable status are incorporated. Part of the requirement for achieving such status is that the corporation is organized to pursue charitable purposes. But that by itself is not enough for charitable registration and so prospective charities must apply to the CRA for registration. The question then arises about the tax status of those corporations that are not yet (and may never be) registered charities, and what are their responsibilities?

Article by Drache Aptowitzer LLP / Finance and Accounting, Not for Profit / Adam Aptowitzer, charitable registration, charitable status, for profit corporation, not for profit corproration, registering a charity, tax consequences, waiting for charitable registration

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