Speaking recently with Canadian Lawyer, Ben Hudson, a partner in Gowling WLG's Tax Group, addressed the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) decision to continue enforcing capital gains rules despite Parliament being prorogued. The article, published January 2025, highlights the challenges taxpayers face due to the lack of clear legislative guidance during this time.

"In my view, what a lot of [these policies] have done is just increase the average person's cost to have their accountant prepare their taxes without really adding value for anyone," Hudson says.

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CRA's enforcement of capital gains rules despite prorogation leaves taxpayers in the dark: Lawyers

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