We are pleased to welcome Jacob Yau as a partner in our Toronto office Tax group.
Jacob has extensive experience in tax litigation, having argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal on matters including income tax, excise tax and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR). He advises both domestic and international clients on corporate tax, tax planning, business structuring, voluntary disclosures, tax compliance and audits.
In addition to his practice, Jacob has been a presenter and panelist at various tax conferences across Canada, as well as being an editor of International Tax Planning by Federated Press.
Prior to joining Davies, Jacob was a partner at a large Canadian law firm, having started there as a student in 2013.
The Proposed Enhancement of the CRA’s Audit Powers, Part One: Under Penalty of Perjury
May 03, 2024 - The following article was originally published in Law360 Canada. Budget 2024 proposes to substantially bolster the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) audit powers, underscoring the increasing burden on taxpayers to comply with information requests and the consequences of non-compliance. ...
Federal Budget 2024: How It Impacts You and Your Business
Apr. 16, 2024 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Finance, delivered the Liberal Party’s federal budget (Budget 2024) on April 16, 2024. Budget 2024 included a number of proposed changes to the Income Tax Act (ITA) and other tax legislation. The most...
