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LexisNexis® Canada LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in Tax Law, offering in-depth analysis of tax legislation, tax planning, compliance obligations, and tax-related litigation.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
  • Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
  • Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
  • Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Ontario Assessment Review Board, Saskatchewan Municipal Board Assessment Appeals Committee and more.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Tax Law collection includes several publications such as:
  • Canadian Income Tax Law (Duff, Loomer, Bryan, Gillis)
  • Canadian Insurance Taxation (Swales, Erinc)
  • Taxation of Business Organizations in Canada (Duff, Loomer)
  • International Taxation in Canada (Li, Lamarre)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Tax Law there are several relevant volumes including Income Tax (General), Income Tax (Corporate), Customs and Excise, Taxation and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:

Canadian lawyers practicing Aboriginal law can gain valuable comparative insights from the Australia and New Zealand Primary Law Collection and Halsbury’s® Laws of Australia, which offer authoritative case law and commentary on Indigenous rights, native title, and customary law — supporting legal strategy and understanding of reconciliation and sovereignty issues.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, stay compliant with evolving legislation, and manage tax matters in common transactions effectively.
 
This content is contained in the Corporate and Private M&A, Commercial law, Finance, Wills, Trusts & Estates and Capital Markets and M&A modules. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing tax matters It offers:

70+ Precedents, Practices Notes, Clauses and Checklists including:

- Tax elections clauses
- Tax definitions
- Tax representations and warranties

Practices Notes on specific topics including:

- Land Transfer Taxes: LTT, MLTT and NRST Overview (ON)
- Tax Issues in Commercial Financing (Canada)
- Federal Underused Housing Tax Act: Issues for Practitioners and Property Owners

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Practical Guidance on tax matters in asset and share purchases, joint ventures and other major transactions
- Practical Guidance on common tax rollovers
- Practical Guidance on tax filing requirements relevant for corporations, partnerships, charities and joint ventures
- Information on tax compliance requirements for corporations operating in different provincial jurisdictions
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking tax reforms, compliance obligations, and policy changes that impact individuals, corporations, and cross-border transactions.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Tax law is constantly evolving through federal and provincial legislation, budget measures, and regulatory guidance. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
  • Income Tax Act (Federal)
  • Excise Tax Act (GST/HST)
  • Provincial Tax Acts (e.g., Québec Taxation Act, Ontario Taxation Act)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Tax Law Newsletter for insights on this topic.