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Excise Tax Act

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read November 29, 2019

Cryptocurrency taxation update

On May 17, 2019, the Department of Finance released proposals to amend the Excise Tax Act (Canada) to treat certain virtual currency as a financial instrument for GST/HST purposes.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Finance and Accounting, Privacy / blockchain, cryptocurrency, Excise Tax Act, virtual currency, virtual payment instruments

By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read October 29, 2019

Recognizing tax implications for damage awards

THD Inc. c. Sa Majesté la Reine (2018 CCI 147), a recent Tax Court of Canada decision, provides a fresh reminder for lawyers to be mindful of potential tax implications of damage awards.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / breach of contract, damage awards, Excise Tax Act, Tax implications

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