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Gross Negligence
Gross Negligence (Fuscalite · II. Decision of the Tax Court) — "In determining that the Minister of National Revenue (Minister) could reassess the statute-barr…
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- The Tax Court Judge held that the Minister could reassess statute-barred years and assess gross negligence penalties.
- The Judge relied mainly on Lacroix v. Canada, 2008 FCA 241.
- The Judge found that the test established in Lacroix applied to this case.
- The decision was based on factual findings concerning Mr. Deyab's unreported income.
- Mr. Deyab received $2,349,779 from M. D. Consulting 2005 Inc., as established by the Minister and admitted by the Appellant.
- Mr. Deyab did not report those amounts as income during the taxation years under appeal.
- Mr. Deyab did not provide a credible explanation for the discrepancy between his reported income and the amounts received.
- The Minister satisfied her onus under both subsections 152(4) and 163(2) of the Act.