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Impact Initiatives

We commit our time and expertise to improve the tax dispute system and community.

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Recognition

Our law firm and tax lawyers regularly receive
recognition as leaders in tax controversy and litigation.

Award from Legal 500 Canada recognizing Counter Tax Litigators as an Elite Tax Boutique for 2024.
Recognition from Canadian Lawyer for Counter Tax Litigators as a Top Tax Law Boutique for 2023-24
Excellence Award from Canadian Law Awards recognizing Peter Aprile as Litigator of the Year.
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent badge for Counter Tax Litigators, awarded for highest overall client rating.
Recognition from Canadian Lawyer for Counter Tax Litigators as a Top Tax Law Boutique for 2021-22.
Lexpert 2022 Rising Star award for Natalie Worsfold, recognizing her excellence in tax litigation.
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent badge for Counter Tax Litigators, peer-rated for highest level of professional excellence.
FT Innovative Lawyers award recognizing Counter Tax Litigators for advanced systems enhancing tax lawyers' capabilities and outcomes.
Precedent 2022 Innovation Award honoring Counter Tax Litigators for innovation in tax litigation reports.
Fastcase 50 award recognizing Counter Tax Litigators for thought leadership and innovation in tax litigation.

Insights

A Comprehensive Analysis of Income Tax Penalties in Canada

A Comprehensive Analysis of Income Tax Penalties in Canada

July 17, 2024 - Counter Tax Litigators LLP is excited to announce the updated Practical Insight on Penalties under the Income Tax Act (2024), authored by Peter Aprile, James Roberts, and Jennifer Mak, and published...

Avoiding and Navigating Tax Disputes in the Mining Sector

Avoiding and Navigating Tax Disputes in the Mining Sector

January 21, 2024 - In Glencore Canada Corporation v. His Majesty the King[1](“Glencore FCA”), the Federal Court of Appeal examined and ultimately rejected Glencore’s contention regarding the tax treatment of...

Tax Disputes & ITC Claim Protection When Suppliers Fall Short

Tax Disputes & ITC Claim Protection When Suppliers Fall Short

November 17, 2023 - The Tax Court of Canada’s recent ruling in Fiera Foods Company v. HMK1 has significant implications for businesses claiming Input Tax Credits (ITCs) under the Excise Tax Act (ETA).

Deans Knight Will Have a Serious Impact on Tax Planning & Tax Disputes

Deans Knight Will Have a Serious Impact on Tax Planning & Tax Disputes

September 07, 2023 -

Mining in the Tax Court: Glencore’s Challenge to Exclude Fees from Taxable Income

Mining in the Tax Court: Glencore’s Challenge to Exclude Fees from Taxable Income

July 05, 2023 - Key Points in Glencore The case involves an appeal against a reassessment under the Income Tax Act, where the Minister of National Revenue assessed as income certain fees Falconbridge received due...

When Insurance Premiums Lead to Unwanted Shareholder Benefits

When Insurance Premiums Lead to Unwanted Shareholder Benefits

June 08, 2023 - 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...

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