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Tax Treaty Test: Marleau’s Bonus Battle | Vancouver News
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A former NHL star, Patrick Marleau, is facing court over millions in back taxes tied to his signing bonus with the Toronto Maple Leafs — a bonus he claims was lured by a 15% tax break under a Canadian treaty. The case hinges on whether that bonus was an “inducement” — a key legal term — or just regular income taxed at 53%. Marleau insists the tax advantage was crucial to his decision to move his family to Canada, while the government argues other contract factors mattered more. This high-stakes battle could reshape how international sports contracts are taxed — and who pays what.
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