At Gravitas Légal, tax litigation is one of our strengths. It may occur that differences exist between companies and their representatives and the tax authorities. Our team represents clients at all stages of the tax process, from objection to a tax assessment issued by the tax authorities, to appeals before the courts. A tax lawyer working within our firm can guide you throughout the process.
We also support our clients in when the tax authorities try to recover a tax debt. Your needs in tax litigation in Laval can be very well met by one of our business lawyers and we will be able to alleviate your stress.
Our expertise covers in particular:
Tax Audits – all types of tax audits emanating from tax authorities, either the Agence du Revenu du Québec or the Canada Revenue Agency. Tax authorities may for instance refuse business expenses or decide on the status of a service provider is inconsistent with the law and deem he is an employee instead. Our Tax litigation lawyers in Laval can help you.
Tax Assessments – the tax authorities may issue an assessment to your business. Specific and rigorous procedural rules must be respected, and you must act within certain strict deadlines. One of our tax litigation lawyers in Laval can assist you with all assessments issued against the company, against directors, shareholders, spouses and other third-party assessments.
Consumption taxes (GST, QST) – It sometimes happens that tax authorities such as the Agence du Revenu du Québec or the Canada Revenue Agency conclude that consumption taxes have been incorrectly declared. Note that discrepancies in consumption taxes may result in the company administrator’s personal liability. This is why you should call us and call on one of our tax litigation lawyers in Laval who could guide you through this complicated process.
Recovery and collection cases – If you have exhausted your recourses with the tax authorities in relation to an assessment that has been issued, this is where the collections department of the tax authorities comes into play and attempts to recover the amounts that are owed. They can seize your bank accounts or even register a mortgage on your property and even your house. This stage of the tax process is important but above all involves a high level of stress for people. Contact one of our tax litigation lawyers in Laval so they can assist you.
