ANALYSIS | Toronto Maple Leafs captain fighting $8M tax bill in court | CBC News
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court over an $8 million tax bill.
The case could have implications for how pro athletes structure their contracts and which teams they sign with.
Maple Leafs captain John Tavares taking CRA to court in $8M tax dispute | CBC Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court in a tax dispute of over $8 million.
Tavares argues that his $15.25 million signing bonus should be considered an inducement and not salary or wages, making him eligible for a reduced tax rate.
ANALYSIS | Toronto Maple Leafs captain fighting $8M tax bill in court | CBC News
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court over an $8 million tax bill.
The case could have implications for how pro athletes structure their contracts and which teams they sign with.
Maple Leafs captain John Tavares taking CRA to court in $8M tax dispute | CBC Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court in a tax dispute of over $8 million.
Tavares argues that his $15.25 million signing bonus should be considered an inducement and not salary or wages, making him eligible for a reduced tax rate.