Peter Aprile is a very hands on and practical tax lawyer who is very focused and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with.
The Counter team’s talent and expertise are backed by our unique work processes, systems architecture and software tools. We think and work differently for one reason – to produce better results for you. And we never stop evolving to do it even better.
We’ve built the tax law firm we’d want to work with if we were in your shoes. Our clients get that. Here’s why they choose us:
We know tax law. We publish articles on it. The media consult us. We win professional awards that recognize our legal acumen and innovative thinking. And most importantly, we get positive results. We can look at the facts of your case, the relevant law and all of the complicated relationships involved, and see a creative way to connect the dots. And then, as your case progresses, we constantly fine-tune our strategy to get the best possible outcome at the earliest possible stage.
We’ve created unique systems and software tools to help us gather facts and evidence quickly, conduct more rigorous analysis, develop more sophisticated strategies and make better decisions. Our systems are designed to focus our collective efforts – and your investment in our expert services – on the real issues at the heart of your tax challenge.
We fight your case like it’s our own, with relentless focus and pragmatism that only comes through experience. We have a discipline and drive that our clients welcome – because they’re built the same way.
We’ve built a proprietary tax dispute and litigation application. What’s a law firm doing building software? Giving our clients a unique competitive advantage.
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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