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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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Choose the Right Beneficiary to Avoid Tax Pitfalls

Feb 6, 2025 7:15:00 AM - The Federal Court of Appeal’s (“FCA”) decision in Enns v. Canada[1] clarifies how “spouse” is defined for purposes of paragraph 160(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act (“ITA”). This decision carries significa...

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.

What Accountants Say

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

- Susan Farina, Tax Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers

Senior VP client with an accounting and finance background praising Counter Tax Litigators for their expertise, dedication, and businesslike approach to tax dispute litigation.

What Clients Say

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

Accountant representing Fuller Landau LLP praising Counter Tax Litigators for superior communication in resolving client tax disputes.

What Accountants Say

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

Retired CEO client recommending Peter Aprile and the Counter Tax Litigators team for their competence, honesty, and exceptional handling of legal matters.

What Clients Say

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.

- Mark Ram, Retired CEO

Successful business leader praising Counter Tax Litigators’ team for their professional, efficient representation, leading to a highly satisfactory decision.

What Clients Say

Counter’s representation on our behalf was well informed, professional and efficient, which ultimately resulted in a highly satisfactory decision in all aspects.

- Klaus W. Reif, President, Reif Estate Winery

Business leader praising the Counter Tax Litigators team for going above and beyond in handling a significant tax dispute.

What Clients Say

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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For nearly 20 years, our leadership in Canadian tax controversy and litigation has earned consistent recognition for expertise, results, and client trust.

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