With the economic downturn, many individuals and enterprises are carrying major tax liabilities, typically with hefty penalty and interest charges. Oftentimes, if a taxpayer can pay any money, it will be applied to the interest and penalties only. That means…
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Tax evasion: What is it and how to defend (I)
A taxpayer may receive a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informing that they have commenced a criminal investigation against him/her. Most of the criminal investigations relate to tax evasion, which involves an illegal breach of specific statutory duties…
Corporate client successfully obtained Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Jeff, Thank you. The immigration officer completed the TRP and I was admitted. Apparently it was not customary to do so; however, since the application by mail failed due to the lack of immigration photos, he was willing to complete…
Underreported your income or missed tax returns? Tax amnesty may help you
If you have never filed all your income tax returns or have filed them incorrectly, Revenue Canada’s Voluntary Disclosure program, often called “tax amnesty,” may be for you. If you have missed to report your income and pay the corresponding…
Jason Kenney faces legal uprising over Conrad Black visa; Harper defends Kenney
[The Globe and Mail Reports] More than 80 lawyers have signed an open letter to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney challenging his insistence he played no role in granting Conrad Black a permit to live in this country even before the…
CIC conducting public consultation on 2013 immigration levels
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is conducting a consultation on the 2012 immigration levels. Interested persons, organizations and stakeholders may participate in the consultation by completing an online questionnaire, or submit their opinion by mail or email. Further, Parliamentary Secretaries…
Thank you from an international student
I wish to thank Jeff for his invaluable help in my pursuing studies in Canada. Before considering Canada I retained another company and applied to study in New Zealand, but was refused visa. I finally came to Jeff after he…
Undisclosed defects and resulting liability in resale home transactions
Purchasing a home is the most significant financial commitment most people will ever make. In today’s red-hot real estate market, people have to put a high price tag on everything related to real estate. Putting the price aside, as a…
Tax client settles with CRA
[Note: Below is a testimonial from a tax client. Jeff Li represented the client in a multi-million dollar audit matter. Jeff was the main negotiator between the client and the Canada Revenue Agency.] As you know, the work on my…
Mareva injunction and private international law
By Jeff Li You are suing a defendant. The defendant is depleting his assets, by selling, making transfer to friends or to a trust. If this case, you will normally go to the court and obtain an order to freeze…