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Peter Aprile

Partner, Tax Litigation

Peter focuses on tax litigation, helping businesses and individuals retain the economic value they create.

Peter has dedicated himself to representing Canada’s leading private companies and high-net-worth individuals in tax disputes since 2006.

Throughout this time, he has assisted businesses and individuals in retaining the economic value they create by countering the CRA’s attempts to extract tax revenue. Many recognize him as a leading figure in Canadian tax controversy and litigation. 

Peter’s recent work includes:  

  • acting for a corporate group facing a $27 million tax dispute related to whether some subsidiaries were Canadian resident corporations. This matter includes 12 Tax Court appeals and a Federal Court application.  
  • resolving four tax appeals related to non-compliance for overseas asset reporting. Peter worked to set a target outcome for each taxpayer based on a realistic application of the law to the facts and exceeded the expected outcome in all four cases. Peter's work saved the clients over $4.2 million.  
  • successfully negotiating a settlement for five Tax Court appeals related to a private company and its shareholders. Peter's work reduced the group’s tax assessments by 91 per cent. 
  • successfully persuading the CRA to abandon its position related to taxation of overseas income and saving a client $2.3 million. 
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, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Peter is smart, personable, timely and efficient, which are four qualities that don’t always go together! I give Counter my highest recommendation.

- David Daniels, Principal, Daniels Capital Group

Peter Aprile is a very smart, practical tax litigation lawyer. He has successfully assisted my clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Counter Tax Lawyers.

— Mihkel Holmberg, President, Holmberg Watson Professional Group

Peter started his career alongside Richard Fitzsimmons, one of Canada’s top tax litigators. After Richard’s passing, Peter evolved his strategy and approach to tax disputes, culminating in the founding of Counter Tax Litigators.  

Outside his professional responsibilities, Peter enjoys times with his wife and two children. A dedicated reader, Peter spends most of this time quietly reading and thinking to understand more. 

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