Taxation
Chanel Laffin
Manager
MAcc
Chanel joined DJB as a Manager in the Burlington office in January 2023. Prior to DJB, she worked for one of the Big 4 accounting firms in Global Mobility focusing on Canadian and US individual tax preparation, payroll, and consulting. Chanel works with different countries from all around the world on tax matters and treaties.
Chanel obtained her Bachelor of Accounting, Auditing and Information Technology degree from Conestoga College in 2017 and her Masters of Accounting degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2021.
During her spare time, Chanel is very active. She enjoys staying fit through a variety of activities like skydiving (including indoor skydiving), hiking, and biking. Chanel also has a great appreciation for travel.
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November 19, 2024
U.S. Challenges Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act Under CUSMA
The Federal budget proposed AMT changes impact tax benefits for individuals and trusts.
July 26, 2024
US Tax Issues for US Citizens and Green Card Holders Living in Canada
Filing Requirement The liability for US tax is based on both citizenship and residence. Therefore, as a US […]
July 5, 2024
Expense Claims that Pass the Audit Test
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March 12, 2024
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March 5, 2024
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Online Banking Payments Make a payment to the CRA through online banking, the same way you pay your […]
February 13, 2024
New Trust Reporting: Unexpected Exposure
Breaking news! The CRA will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return […]
February 6, 2024
AUTOMOBLE DEDUCTION AND BENEFIT RATES: 2024 Limits Released
Various automobile deductions and taxable benefit rates are limited to amounts prescribed by the Department of Finance annually. […]
December 14, 2023
REVIVAL OF A CORPORATION: Tax Collection
A June 12, 2023, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta case reviewed CRA’s application to revive a corporation […]
December 11, 2023
SURCHARGE TO ACCEPT PAYMENT VIA CREDIT CARD: GST/HST?
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December 8, 2023
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November 2, 2023
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On September 14, 2023, the Department of Finance provided details on extending the deadline for Canada Emergency Business […]
October 25, 2023
PAYING RENT TO NON-RESIDENTS: Withholdings
Required
In a March 30, 2023, Tax Court of Canada case, the taxpayer was assessed for failing to withhold […]
October 20, 2023
GIFTS DIRECTED TO OTHER DONEES: Loss of
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October 13, 2023
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October 4, 2023
DISABILITY TAX CREDIT (DTC): Electronic
Applications
The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit that provides tax relief for individuals (or those that support those […]
September 21, 2023
Replacement Property Rules Pertaining to Real Estate and Business Properties
When a taxpayer (including a corporation) disposes of real estate for more than its cost, the capital gain […]
September 20, 2023
CPP ENHANCEMENTS: Higher Contributions and Higher Benefits
In 2019, the government commenced a two-part enhancement to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), with full implementation to […]
September 12, 2023
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September 6, 2023
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August 17, 2023
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In a January 23, 2023, French Court of Quebec case, a commissioned salesperson deducted nearly $600,000 over 2015 […]
July 28, 2023
US Citizens Living Abroad can Become Compliant with Their US Tax Obligations Relatively Unscathed by Using the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedure
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has acknowledged that there are many US taxpayers outside of the USA who […]
July 13, 2023
TFSA: Carrying on a Business Within It
Earnings in a TFSA are typically not taxable. However, earnings in a TFSA become taxable when they are […]
June 15, 2023
Underused Housing Tax (UHT): Increased Disclosures and Taxes
UHT is a 1% federal tax intended to apply to the value of vacant or underused residential real […]
June 9, 2023
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June 8, 2023
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May 4, 2023
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March 24, 2023
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A September 12, 2022, Tax Court of Canada case reviewed the gain on a residential property purchased in […]
March 10, 2023
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March 7, 2023
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February 23, 2023
CANADA DENTAL BENEFIT: Support for those
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The Canada dental benefit, announced in September 2022, provides up-front tax-free payments to cover dental expenses for children […]
February 8, 2023
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On December 6, 2022, the Auditor General of Canada released its report on COVID benefit compliance enforcement. The […]
February 3, 2023
U.S. Tax Compliance for Canadians Who Own U.S. Real Property
U.S. Rental income If a Canadian resident receives rental income from real property located in the U.S., they […]
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