Accountant-Client privilege
ACCOUNTANT-CLIENT PRIVILEGE UNDER THE INCOME TAX ACT Per se, in a contest with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) over seized client documents, accountant-client […]
Tax
ACCOUNTANT-CLIENT PRIVILEGE UNDER THE INCOME TAX ACT Per se, in a contest with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) over seized client documents, accountant-client […]
If you are one of thousands of Canadians who have failed to file taxes for several years the answer maybe to seek amnesty. Be aware that failure to file for more than one year if you owe taxes is a criminal offence and you may be criminally prosecuted.
The CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program allows taxpayers to come forward and obtain immunity from prosecution and most civil penalties, provided certain conditions are met.
We specialize in lawyer-negotiated tax debt settlements and tax amnesties with federal and provincial tax authorities, offering taxpayers a much-needed resource for the resolution of situations that all too often put personal and financial lives at risk. We stand as your protector, defender, and advocate to ensure that you the taxpayer, receive the best treatment possible.
We offer solutions for tax problems such as:
We offer the following will, estate and trust services for individuals and business-owners:
We can assist you with all your real estate needs including:
With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many in a precarious and dire financial situation, it is essential that you protect yourself financially. If you have a large, unpayable tax bill, we can help. We act in the best interest of the tax debtor. Unlike us, insolvency trustees represent not only you but your creditors (ie- the tax collector). The more tax you pay, the more trustees earn. Our goal through leveraged negotiations, is to reduce your tax debt.
Please consult our blog post Protecting Your Assets from Creditors for more information.
If you do not already have a certified financial planner, we can provide one or more highly qualified people who can work closely with us to assist you with such matters as:
We have represented business clients for the last 50 plus years and have supported their legal requirements on an on-going basis by offering the following services:
B.A., LL.B
Brigitte obtained her Law Degree from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. Upon her return, she qualified for the Bar and was called to the Law Society of Ontario (formerly the Law Society of Upper Canada) in 2002. She was also a member of the Bar of British Columbia and headed up the Vancouver office of DioGuardi Tax Law. Fluently bilingual in English and French, Brigitte has broad experience in the areas of:
EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT
Joyce Bruno has worked as executive legal assistant to Paul Dioguardi for 35 years and continues to offer her expertise and experience to the Dioguardi Law firm. Joyce’s role has evolved over the years and has acquired and developed many skills. She is an invaluable asset in case management and ensures the smooth running of our office.
B.A., LL.B, Queen’s Counsel
Paul obtained his Law Degree from Queen’s University in 1964. He is a member of the Bars of Ontario, British Columbia and the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British tax free territory in the West Indies. He has over 50 years of experience and was trained at the Ottawa head offices of Revenue Canada and the Tax Litigation Section at the Department of Justice. Paul has had and continues with an extensive career in various areas of law such as: