The Fundamentals of Income Tax Law

The Fundamentals of Income Tax Law
ISBN-10
0779822552
ISBN-13
9780779822553
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
975
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Carswell Legal Publications
Author
Vern Krishna

Description

Fundamentals of Income Tax Law is a completely up-to-date exposition of Canadian income tax in terms of legislation, administrative practices and case law. The text is a systematic examination of the foundational principles of Canadian income tax law and an analysis of the interpretation of those principles in leading Canadian cases. The text contains extensive illustrations and examples that facilitate an understanding of complex provisions. Fundamentals has four themes: determination of income and tax liability; basic corporate taxation; administration and compliance; and tax avoidance. The text examines all of the fundamental principles - constitutional, economic and interpretive---of Canadian income tax law pertaining to the computation of income, taxable income and tax payable. The text comprehensively covers all matters pertaining to the administrative aspects of the income tax law, compliance provisions, tax filings, and legal procedures for disputes in the tax courts. In addition to the general principles that apply to all taxpayers, there are four chapters specifically income. Finally, the text has a comprehensive chapter and analysis of the rules pertaining to tax avoidance and, in particular, the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR), which is now an intrinsic part of all tax planning and compliance. The text is written in an easy to read style. Students and practitioners will find the analysis thoughtful without being obtuse. Each chapter is supplemented by comprehensive supplementary materials in the form of bibliographies to facilitate further research.

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