About
Drache Aptowitzer LLP
Drache Aptowitzer LLP has represented clients in tax disputes to the CRA, at the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and at the Supreme Court of Canada. Our clients include Canadians and foreigners, for profit, and not for profit corporations in dispute with the CRA. For our work we were recognized as one of the Top 10 tax law boutique firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine.
IN MATTERS AS COMPLICATED AS TAX,
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
The tax experts at Drache Aptowitzer LLP have significant expertise helping individuals and corporations resolve disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency over tax owing.
Voluntary Disclosure
The Voluntary Disclosure Program of the CRA allows those who have made mistakes in prior tax returns to advise the CRA and fix their mistakes without penalties.
Unfiled Returns
Many Canadians fall behind in filing their yearly income tax returns. Many times this lapse is noticed by the CRA, who makes a formal request for the filings.
Audits
Tax disputes generally begin with an audit by a CRA Officer. These officers typically demand all of your books and records, and an opportunity to speak with and question you about..
HST Disputes
HST disputes often begin in ways that are similar to income tax disputes. Indeed, many HST disputes are related to income tax audits. HST is an extremely complicated Act and it is...
Objections
If a taxpayer disagrees with an Auditor's position an individual or corporation may file an objection with an Appeals officer. Generally, an Appeals Officer is more experienced.
Tax Court
If a dispute is not resolved at the audit or objection stage, the matter will appear before the Tax Court. There are two (2) types of procedures within the Tax Court.
SUCCESSFUL CASES
Below are some of the cases we have been successful in resolving. This is a sampling of the types of cases we
have handled in the past. If you do not find an example of your situation below, feel free to contact us at
info@dracheaptowitzer.ca with any questions you may have.
THIRD PARTY PENALITY
Our client retained us after being assessed a penalty of almost $550,000. We handled the matter from the Tax Court, through the Federal Court of Appeal and to the Supreme Court of Canada.
DENIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION
Our client retained us after she was assessed capital gains tax on the sale of five homes in six years.After filing a Notice of Objection we showed that each of these sales was, in fact,..
FIGHTING CHARITABLE REVOCATION
After several attempts by a variety of different charities, we obtained a stay for the revocation of a charity, at the time the first charity to do so.
MEET OUR TEAM
Drache Aptowitzer LLP was named one of the Top Ten Tax Boutiques in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2019 – 2020. Our tax practice centers on resolving disputes with the CRA before they happen, an after the CRA raises an issue. If you need to understand the CRA’s position on a given issue or resolve a dispute with the CRA (i.e. they are seeking more tax from you then you think you owe) we can help you.
ARTICLES
It’s Giving Season: Tax Credits for Charitable Donations vs. Political Contributions
The Penny Drops
