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CRA Reassessments Behave Like Capital Events

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CRA Reassessments Behave Like Capital Events

Nov 24, 2025 10:15:24 AM - Key Takeaways CRA’s incentive design produces earlier, larger, and more persistent reassessments. The Large Corporation Rules convert those assertions into temporary capital constraints. For...

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CRA Reassessments Behave Like Capital Events

Nov 24, 2025 10:15:24 AM - Key Takeaways CRA’s incentive design produces earlier, larger, and more persistent reassessments. The Large Corporation Rules convert those assertions into temporary capital constraints. For executive...

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The CRA’s Tax Earned by Audit Metric & March 31st Target: A System for Tax Disputes

Feb 28, 2025 3:26:57 PM - Key Takeaways Data shows a surge in improper CRA reassessments leading up to March 31, driven by TEBA targets and March 31 fiscal year-end pressures. CRA audits, driven by TEBA targets, prioritize rev...

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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.

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

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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.

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