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Tax Court Tests Meaning of Inducement | Edmonton News
Hockey legends Patrick Marleau and John Tavares are locked in a high-stakes tax battle over signing bonuses, with Canada claiming the payouts weren’t “inducements” to sign — just regular income taxed at 53% — potentially costing them millions. The court’s grappling with whether these bonuses, designed as tax-efficient “levers” to lure top talent from the U.S., qualify under international treaty rules. Marleau, now a coach and career-long Toronto staple, admits family, money, and hockey influenced his decision — not just the bonus — challenging the government’s claim that the incentive was…
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