We’ll get you the best resolution.
Working in partnership with our clients and their accountants, we develop and execute strategies for achieving the best, most-efficient outcomes possible.
Contact us early.
Like you, we want a swift conclusion. By bringing us on board early, we can help you to avoid moving into unnecessary future stages of the dispute process. The three main stages are as follows:
Audit
We will ensure mistakes are avoided, develop a winning strategy and evaluate early resolution options.
Objection
We find this can be the most efficient stage for obtaining positive outcomes and will leverage our strategies to do so.
Tax Court
We will navigate the litigation process and leverage the strengths of your case using our experience at Court.
Success stories inspiring hope and confidence.
Success Story 1 Testimonial
“Dean is extremely knowledgeable and handled our case with total professionalism and confidence. Dean kept us updated, either with face to face meetings or weekly telephone calls, which gave us the reassurance we needed as things progressed. This blend of knowledge and empathy continued to the very favourable outcome of our case.”
— Mr. and Mrs. J
Success Story 2 Testimonial
“My accountant referred me to Mr. Blachford. I came to trust him very much. He understands restaurants and is an expert in CRA’s net worth audits. Me and my business partners are very grateful for the result he got us.”
— Wei Lin, Restaurant Owner
Success Story 3 Testimonial
“Dean’s calm, confident and professional approach to our challenge was a welcome relief. His ability to structure our appeal with indisputable case law and common sense resulted in a favourable settlement that turned our relief into joy. I hope not to have another dispute with CRA, but in that event, Dean would be the first call on my list.”
— Tim B., CFO
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.
Types of disputes we resolve
Net worth assessments
Reassessments of corporate transactions (stock options, earn out payments, corporate reorganizations
Denied business expenses (such as management fees)
Director’s liability
Section 160 assessments
Gross negligence penalties
HST/GST assessments (input tax credits, rebates, classification of supplies)
Restaurant audits
Real estate transaction assessments
The GAAR (General Anti-Avoidance Rule)
Transfer pricing
Offshore investment assessments
Criminal tax evasion charges
Voluntary disclosures
