Chad has practiced law since 2001. He worked at a large regional law firm for eight years before joining a boutique tax law firm from 2008 to 2015. Since then, Chad has focused his practice on representing Canadian taxpayers in all areas of tax litigation and dispute resolution.
With experience in audits, objections, civil tax appeals, and criminal tax offences, Chad has appeared in several Provincial Courts, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Tax Court of Canada. His expertise includes defending taxpayers against charges under the Criminal Code, Income Tax Act, and Excise Tax Act.
Chad has also advised professional liability insurers and a territorial government on tax-related issues. He has completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant’s In-Depth Tax Course and many other seminars by the Canadian Tax Foundation. Chad lectured across Canada on criminal tax evasion and tax disputes for the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Although Chad is licensed in Alberta and Ontario, Chad has also served as a visiting advising lawyer in other provinces and Territories.
James is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and Alberta. He joined the Ontario bar in 2018 and the Alberta bar in 2022. He completed his articles and practiced with a tax boutique in Toronto before moving to another firm in Toronto where he managed their tax litigation practice.
James represents taxpayers in various disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). He has addressed an extensive range of audits, employing a targeted approach that facilitates efficient resolution of assessments. When resolution is not achievable, James represents clients at hearings, having appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Alberta Court of Justice, and Alberta Court of King’s Bench. His litigation practice is centred on net worth analyses and other unreported income audits, in collaboration with our accounting staff.
James possesses extensive knowledge of tax and CRA procedures. He provides expert advice to clients on tax-related matters, particularly in situations involving disputes or potential CRA actions. His role involves guiding clients through the administrative programs offered by CRA, ensuring they select the most effective approach to resolve their issues.
James has completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program and publishes commentary on tax disputes with the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Boris has practiced law since 2016, specializing in tax controversy, dispute resolution, and litigation. He has experience working in boutique and large firms in Toronto and has practiced tax law across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
In addition to his extensive professional experience, he possesses an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance, as well as a Professional Master of Laws (Taxation) from Osgoode Hall Law School. His integrated academic and professional background equips him with the ability to adeptly manage intricate tax issues, leveraging both legal and accounting expertise.
Boris has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada addressing many issues including: SR&ED claims, Capital Dividend Account disputes, tax residency, director’s liability, section 160 assessments, and interpretation of the Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Act. He also advises clients on issues like net worth assessments, deposit analysis, shareholder benefits, and charitable donation disputes. Boris has also represented taxpayers before the Federal Court, the Superior Court of Ontario, and defended tax evasion charges at the Ontario Court of Justice.
An active contributor to the field, Boris has published on a variety of tax issues and has taught law-related subjects to accounting students at George Brown College (Toronto) and Curtin Law School (Perth, Australia).
Now based on Vancouver Island, Boris advises Taxpayers across Alberta and British Columbia.
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