Daniel Zhang, Articling Student at Counter Tax, shows tax dispute excellence and career acceleration for high-stakes tax litigation.

Daniel Zhang

Articling Student

Daniel acts as a strategic ally to business leaders and wealth creators, navigating high-stakes tax disputes to safeguard capital.

Daniel Zhang, currently serving as an Articling Student at Counter Tax Litigators, brings a rich blend of global legal education and business acumen to our team. Holding an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Juris Doctor with First Class Honours from Bond University in Australia, Daniel has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. This is reflected in his multiple Dean’s Honour List recognitions and First in Class awards in Dispute Resolution, International Investment & Trade Law, among others.

With an M.B.A. from Brock University in Canada, Daniel has a firm grasp on the business and financial strategies that are pivotal for our clients—leaders of successful, mature private businesses and affluent families. His background as a financial analyst at an international financial institution and legal experience in China enriches his ability to navigate complex tax disputes that require a deep understanding of both financial intricacies and international law.

At Counter Tax Litigators, Daniel applies his extensive legal and financial knowledge to effectively support our clients in managing high-stakes challenges, aligning with our commitment to provide strategic, tailored solutions for the leaders of industry and their families.

I’m a Senior VP who has previously hired large law firms. I was referred to Counter to fix a tax dispute from the sale of an investment property I co-owned with two non-residents. I wish I hired Counter sooner.

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

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.

- Fred Levy, CPA, CA, LPA, MBA

Simply the best is how I would describe Counter Tax. They were on top of everything that CRA and the MOF were throwing at us, and kept us informed and well-advised on next steps. By the way, they won both cases.

- John Locke, President, Campbellford Wholesale Inc.

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A Comprehensive Analysis of Income Tax Penalties in Canada

A Comprehensive Analysis of Income Tax Penalties in Canada

October 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

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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...