If you’re transferring property to a family member or related party, be cautious—Subsection 160(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) can hold the recipient responsible for your unpaid tax debts. Learn how this provision works, the conditions for its application, and how to avoid unexpected liabilities.

Wondering how long the CRA can reassess your tax return? The normal reassessment period typically lasts 3 years for individuals and Canadian-controlled private corporations, and 4 years for other types of corporations and GST/HST returns. Learn what you can do if you’re facing a reassessment outside the normal period and how to protect yourself from unwanted surprises.

Concerned about a Net Worth Audit from the CRA? These audits are used when the CRA suspects a mismatch between your reported income and lifestyle. Discover how the CRA conducts these audits, how they calculate net worth, and what happens if they find discrepancies.

A Gross Negligence Penalty can significantly impact your tax situation. Whether it’s underreporting income, inflating deductions, or failing to report offshore assets, these penalties can be severe—up to 50% of the understated tax or overstated credits. Learn how this penalty works, how it’s calculated, and what defenses may be available if you’re facing one.

If you’ve constructed or bought a new or substantially renovated home in Canada, the CRA might consider you a “builder”—even if you never picked up a hammer. Learn how the Excise Tax Act defines a builder, when GST/HST applies, and how personal-use exemptions could protect you from unexpected tax obligations.