Tax/GST/QST lawyers in Montreal | Revenu Québec and Revenu Canada

Why hire a taxation, GST and QST lawyer?

There are many criminal lawyers out there; however, very few lawyers on the market have acquired experience in criminal and tax law, whether as prosecutors or defence lawyers. You could consider hiring a former prosecutor who have worked for Revenu Québec for instance. This is a major asset. It is important to understand that even in criminal law, the main tax fraud cases are taxation issues as well as criminal issues. This is why it is important to have a multidisciplinary approach when developing a defence. A lawyer can reset the balance in your favour in criminal tax law, by casting doubt on your liability, as well as the supposedly avoided sums of money or their taxable status.

Income tax act and taxation offences

The Canadian Income Tax Act, the Quebec Taxation Act, an Act respecting the ministère du Revenu and other tax acts provide sentences and fines for those who infringe on their provisions. (more…)