Tax Court has implemented a new common books of authorities program for its Toronto courtrooms that will eliminate the need for taxpayers to print copies of certain frequently-cited (and lengthy) authorities. The pilot project will apply only to general procedure appeals in which both parties are represented by counsel.

Parties will not be required to include in their book of authorities those cases that are included in the Court's list of 27 commonly-cited decisions (i.e., those on statutory interpretation, source, onus of proof, capital/income, GAAR, CPP/EI, etc.). However, the Court will require the parties to include in their book of authorities printed copies of the passages from those cases on which they intend to rely (rather that the entire decision). A list of the cases included in the Court's common books of authorities is detailed on the Court's Notice to the Public and the Profession (March 31, 2016).

The Tax Court stated that this pilot project may be expanded to other cities in the future.

For more information, visit our Canadian Tax Litigation blog at www.canadiantaxlitigation.com

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