Every year at tax season, some Canadians try to reduce their tax bills in creative ways and trying to justify tax deductions. For example, one taxpayer tried to argue that trips to Las Vegas should be a medical expense since a doctor had recommended trips to warmer climates would help treat a skin condition. While this reason was rejected, there are cases where unusual deductions were accepted. A farmer was allowed to claim cat and dog food because they were outdoor pets that were acquired to![]()
