Navigate complex tax law with expert analysis of recent litigation. This course provides crucial insights to shield your clients from pitfalls and optimize their tax strategies.
Amit will discuss and critically analyze the year's most important Tax Court and FCA decisions. Accountants and lawyers need to be aware of new and updated principles arising out of the tax jurisprudence. Given the importance of the cases and the evolving nature of the law, it is incumbent upon professionals to know what has been updated, modified, changed, or in some cases, totally overruled. He will address all of this in the presentation. Specific topic areas will include: updates to the GAAR, section 160 assessments revisited, the Court's views on loss-trading, shareholder benefits.
The most important cases discussed are:
By analyzing these landmark cases, you will enhance your ability to advise clients effectively, anticipate potential tax challenges, and navigate the intricacies of the Canadian tax system. This course is indispensable for CPAs seeking to sharpen their litigation awareness and maintain a competitive edge in today's dynamic tax landscape.
This course is ideal for:Â All Practitioners
AJAG Professional Development was founded in 2003 with a mission of making professional development easier and more cost-effective for Canadian accountants and other financial advisory professionals. Our comprehensive range of flexible and reasonably-priced courses, programs and seminars are delivered online and in classroom-style settings in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Oakville and Markham). AJAG features a roster of highly-qualified instructors who deliver content that is pertinent, up-to-date and engaging.
Partner at Miller Thomson LLP
Amit Ummat specializes in income tax and GST/HST litigation across a broad range of industries. He delivers strategic advice and representation in tax disputes, including appearances before all Canadian courts. Amit is skilled in managing audits, negotiating with tax authorities, and securing favorable settlements for his clients. His practice also encompasses international tax controversy, and his legal writing on complex tax issues is internationally recognized. Throughout his career, Amit has successfully litigated a wide range of tax disputes, securing favorable outcomes for clients on matters including capital versus income characterization, interest deductibility, transfer pricing, and shareholder benefits. He holds a tax-focused LL.M. and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Taxation Law. Amit is actively involved in the broader tax community, frequently speaking at both tax and non-tax conferences on a range of tax issues. He is a regular presenter for the Canadian Tax Foundation, delivers courses for accountants and tax lawyers, and contributes to a wide array of professional publications.
