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CRA Offshore Exposure: How Risk Builds Before the Reassessment

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Offshore Asset Exposure: How the CRA Builds Its Case Before You Know You're in One

May 15, 2025 7:15:00 AM - The CRA no longer relies on blunt audit tactics to detect offshore non-compliance. It operates a layered system; data-driven, globally integrated, and increasingly predictive. Most taxpayers facing...

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Offshore Asset Exposure: How the CRA Builds Its Case Before You Know You're in One

May 15, 2025 7:15:00 AM - The CRA no longer relies on blunt audit tactics to detect offshore non-compliance. It operates a layered system; data-driven, globally integrated, and increasingly predictive. Most taxpayers facing of...

Controlling CRA Exposure: Pre-Audit to Audit (Overview)

Mar 5, 2025 3:27:19 PM - This article is part of Counter Tax Litigators LLP’s "Private Enterprise Tax Risk & Dispute Series," delivering strategic guidance to finance leaders monitoring and navigating high-stakes tax risks, c...

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Offshore Asset & T1135 Risk: Azmayesh-Fard v HMK & Strategic Dispute Planning

Feb 13, 2025 8:15:00 AM - Key Takeaways from Azmayesh-Fard v HMK Enforcement is accelerating. CRA’s access to global financial data has fundamentally changed how offshore holdings are detected. Risk is dynamic. Proactive tax d...

Strategy Insights - DOJ & CRA Post-Audit Inquiries: A Guide for Non-Parties, clarity and superior tax dispute results provided by Counter Tax Litigators LLP.

DOJ & CRA Post-Audit Inquiries: A Guide for Non-Parties

Aug 15, 2023 7:07:00 PM - Key Takeaways for Non-Parties Declining involvement is the default, standard, and strategic approach. DoJ and CRA inquiries post-audit do not create a legal obligation to respond. Written communicatio...

Caselaw Insights - When Insurance Premiums Lead to Unwanted Shareholder Benefits, expert tax dispute services for mature businesses and wealthy families by Counter Tax Litigators LLP.

When Insurance Premiums Lead to Unwanted Shareholder Benefits

Jun 8, 2023 1:23:30 PM - Management M.-A. Roy Inc. v. HMK (“Gestion Roy”) centers around whether an Opco’s decision to pay insurance premiums, with two Holdcos as the policy owners, gives rise to a shareholder benefit under s...

Tax Dispute Insights - Counter Partners' Update Chapter on Corporate Residence Disputes & Strategies, strategic tax dispute navigation with deep legal expertise by Counter Tax Litigators LLP.

Counter Partners' Update Chapter on Corporate Residence Disputes & Strategies

May 23, 2023 11:56:52 AM - We’re delighted to announce our newly updated chapter on Corporate Residence & Tax Disputes in Canada (2023), published by Thomson Reuters, is now available.

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Preparing for Discovery in a Tax Dispute

Feb 11, 2023 3:19:46 PM - You increase the odds of getting the desired outcome when you give effective discovery answers. Here are some tips to help you.

Rectification, Section 94.1 & Accountant Confidentiality, advanced systems and strategic dispute resolution from Counter Tax Litigators LLP.

Rectification, Section 94.1 & Accountant Confidentiality

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Exploring Your Options in CRA Collections and Tax Disputes, protect the value you’ve created with premier tax litigators, Counter Tax Litigators LLP.

Exploring Your Options in CRA Collections and Tax Disputes

May 27, 2014 2:28:00 PM - Tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) present a complex challenge for individuals and businesses alike. Understanding the interplay between audit, objection, appeals, and collections proce...

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Canada Revenue Agency finally warns Canadians about tax protester schemes

Nov 28, 2012 8:19:00 PM - The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has assessed a number of taxpayers who have participated in the detax schemes. In addition, the CRA has imposed 50% subsection 163(2) gross negligence penalties. We t...

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Tax partner from Price Waterhouse Coopers commending Peter Aprile and the Counter Tax Litigators team for their hands-on, focused, and diligent approach to tax law.

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Peter Aprile is a very hands on and practical tax lawyer who is very focused and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with.

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I’m a Senior VP with an accounting and finance background. I’ve worked with lawyers and large law firms. I was referred to Counter to fix a tax dispute. It is very rare to encounter lawyers that combine expertise, dedication, and a businesslike approach to litigation. I have no hesitation in recommending Counter.

- David Cuddy, Senior Vice-President, Finance & Business Operations, CFL

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Counter Tax Litigators has worked with Fuller Landau to resolve several of our clients’ tax disputes. Counter delivers superior communication.

- Laura Couvrette, CPA, CA, Fuller Landau LLP

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I spent a good part of my career dealing with attorneys on innumerable matters, and found Peter to be extremely competent, open-minded and exceptionally honest. I would not hesitate to use Peter again, and highly recommend the team at Counter Tax Litigators.

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I was amazed with the results. They went above and beyond, and I would recommend Counter to any person or business with a significant tax dispute.

- Brian Grott, Northland Screen Corp

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2025 Legal500 Elite Boutique Award (Badge)
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Recognition from Canadian Lawyer for Counter Tax Litigators as a Top Tax Law Boutique for 2023-24
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Excellence Award from Canadian Law Awards recognizing Peter Aprile as Litigator of the Year.
Award from Legal 500 Canada recognizing Counter Tax Litigators as an Elite Tax Boutique for 2024.
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Lexpert 2022 Rising Star award for Natalie Worsfold, recognizing her excellence in tax litigation.
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FT Innovative Lawyers award recognizing Counter Tax Litigators for advanced systems enhancing tax lawyers' capabilities and outcomes.
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