Taxation
Diana Zampini
Manager
CPA, CMA
Diana joined DJB in March 2018 as a Tax Manager. Diana provides corporate and personal tax planning and compliance services to owner-managed businesses of all sizes. Her experience includes corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, succession planning, business sale planning, and taxation of deceased individuals.
After graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors of Commerce degree, she obtained her accounting designation, and completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax program.
Prior to joining DJB, Diana worked for one of the largest accounting firms in Canada in their tax practice in Mississauga, working with Canadian owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Diana has participated in the free tax clinics provided for lower-income individuals, and fundraisers for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations.
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July 5, 2024
Expense Claims that Pass the Audit Test
Often taxpayers are audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and end up being surprised when some or […]
March 12, 2024
Working from Home Expenses: Employment Expenses
The $2/day flat rate method available to claim expenses for employees working from home was a temporary administrative measure only available from 2020 to 2022; it is no longer available in 2023. As such, employees working from home can only use the detailed calculation when claiming expenses.
March 5, 2024
How to Make a Payment with Canada Revenue Agency for Your Business
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 […]
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 27, 2023
WITHDRAWING FROM FAMILY RESPs: Flexible Planning Possibilities
A July 21, 2021, Money Sense article (My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw […]
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
FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT (FHSA): A New Investment Tool
The tax-free FHSA was introduced in 2023 to help first-time home buyers save up to $40,000 for a […]
September 6, 2023
MULTIGENERATIONAL HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT: More Housing Support
The multigenerational home renovation tax credit is a refundable tax credit applicable to the costs of constructing a […]
August 17, 2023
EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES FOR COMMISSIONED EMPLOYEES: Sponsorship
In a January 23, 2023, French Court of Quebec case, a commissioned salesperson deducted nearly $600,000 over 2015 […]
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
Employee Time Theft: Some Challenges
A January 11, 2023, BC Civil Resolution Tribunal case addressed a claim for wrongful dismissal. The employer filed […]
June 8, 2023
Budget 2023: Top Five Items for Owner-Managers
Budget 2023 (A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future) was introduced in the House of […]
May 25, 2023
I Own a Small Business. Should I Incorporate?
This is a very common question among small business owners, and the answer depends on a number of […]
May 4, 2023
VIDEO LEGACY: What Message Am I Leaving?
When conducting our estate plans, we are often focused on the distribution of assets (such as homes, bank […]
March 24, 2023
2023 Ontario Budget Commentary
Budget 2023 revealed the framework for Ontario’s “Plan to Build”: a targeted approach to help people and businesses by offering tax relief to manufacturers and small businesses.
March 24, 2023
UNREPORTED REAL ESTATE DISPOSITIONS: Multiple Issues
A September 12, 2022, Tax Court of Canada case reviewed the gain on a residential property purchased in […]
March 10, 2023
WITNESSES FOR LEGAL DOCUMENTS: Choose them Wisely
A June 17, 2022, Ontario Superior Court of Justice case considered whether a will had been appropriately witnessed. […]
March 7, 2023
EMPLOYEE GIFTS AND PARKING: Updated CRA
Policies
CRA updated several administrative policies in respect of employment benefits, effective January 1, 2022. Two of the key […]
February 23, 2023
CANADA DENTAL BENEFIT: Support for those
with Young Children
The Canada dental benefit, announced in September 2022, provides up-front tax-free payments to cover dental expenses for children […]
February 8, 2023
COVID BENEFITS: Review/Audit Activity
On December 6, 2022, the Auditor General of Canada released its report on COVID benefit compliance enforcement. The […]
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