Peter Aprile is a very hands on and practical tax lawyer who is very focused and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with.
Our tax litigators overturn reassessments and give you clarity along the way.
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It takes legal expertise to win a tax case. But it also takes shrewd, agile and strategic thinking.
Counter worked smart and hard to help us win the appeal. We worked together to reorganize all the evidence, and we presented a clear and coherent case. We won and avoided roughly $600,000 in tax, penalties, and interest.
I recently experienced the most frustrating and anxiety driven HST audit ever. And, as an accountant who deals with CRA audits on a day-to-day basis, this was really devastating.
It all started with CRA assigning an inexperienced auditor to carry out an HST audit on my proprietorship and management company. I was shocked when I received the audit proposal letter. The tax dispute put a lot of stress and pressure on us and our business because when an HST assessment is received appealing does not delay CRA collections. CRA wants its money even if the amount reassessed is wrong. The amount was significant, and CRA was insisting on payment or security.
We hired a “super boutique tax law firm” that were HST specialists. The law firm promised cost-effective results. Unfortunately, they were unable to fix the problem.
We decided to hire Counter to file an appeal and pursue the matter. Counter worked smart and hard to help us win the appeal. We worked together to reorganize all the evidence, and we presented a clear and coherent case. We won and avoided roughly $600,000 in tax, penalties, and interest.
I am a Senior VP with a background in accounting and finance. In business, I have gained experience working with other lawyers and large law firms. I was referred to Counter to fix a tax dispute related to the sale of an investment property that I co-owned with two non-residents. I wish I hired Counter sooner.
I am a Senior VP with a background in accounting and finance. In business, I have gained experience working with other lawyers and large law firms. I was referred to Counter to fix a tax dispute related to the sale of an investment property that I co-owned with two non-residents. I wish I hired Counter sooner.
The Canada Revenue Agency changed its position throughout the course of the audit and tax dispute. Counter analyzed the government’s position, identified the keystone facts, and a logical fallacy in the government’s argument and the evidence. We set a target outcome at the beginning of my tax appeal, and Peter and Natalie focused all efforts on that target. Although it was a fight at every turn, the government surrendered its position and agreed to our target outcome 40 minutes before we were set to start examinations for discovery.
Peter and Natalie did a great job building my case, identifying government’s weaknesses, and setting the right target. It is very rare to encounter two lawyers that combine expertise, dedication, and a businesslike approach to litigation. I have no hesitation in recommending Counter to any other executive or business in a tax dispute.
Peter Aprile is a very hands on and practical tax lawyer who is very focused and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with.
Peter Aprile is a very smart, practical tax litigation lawyer. He has successfully assisted my clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Counter Tax Lawyers.
Peter Aprile is smart, personable, timely and efficient, which are four qualities that don’t always go together! I give Counter Tax Lawyers my highest recommendation.
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