Michael McKiernan

Michael is a freelance legal affairs reporter who has been covering law and business since 2010.

Tax News

Court OKs non-CCPC tax planning

Ruling could have limited application, however, since Bill C-59 will legislate non-CCPC planning out of existence

By Michael McKiernan |May 22, 2024

4 min read

Tax News

Budget softens mandatory tax disclosure regime

While financial advisors are still subject to the rules, the budget change could undermine lawyers' Charter challenge

By Michael McKiernan |April 23, 2024

3 min read

Industry

Court resurrects fiduciary duty claim against investment advisors

Decision should be a 'wake-up call' to advisors: lawyer

By Michael McKiernan |April 18, 2024

4 min read

Tax News

CRA’s focus on real estate audits paying off

Agency assessed $2.7 billion in additional tax and penalties from 2015 to 2023

By Michael McKiernan |April 8, 2024

3 min read

Tax Strategies

Sleepwalking into day trading can cause tax nightmares

Day trading in a TFSA can have particularly unpleasant consequences

By Michael McKiernan |April 3, 2024

3 min read

Tax Strategies

Is your client a day trader?

As online investing becomes more accessible, understanding this important concept is critical from a tax perspective

By Michael McKiernan |March 28, 2024

3 min read

Estate Planning

How to protect pets in estate planning

Without a plan, a pet could be abandoned or go to an unintended guardian

By Michael McKiernan |March 7, 2024

4 min read

Industry

Toronto pension firm sues Scotiabank over pension plan for doctors

Claim for $700M alleges Medicus Pension Plan was built on confidential information

By Michael McKiernan |March 1, 2024

3 min read

Regulation

Corporate transparency legislation now in force

The new requirements could surprise small businesses that aren't used to making these types of disclosures

By Michael McKiernan |January 23, 2024

3 min read

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