Tax

Navigating complex systems on your behalf

When it comes to representing you on any complex commercial or personal transactions with significant tax implications, your AvvocatoLaw lawyer is in the peace-of-mind business.

With a long and respected tradition of excellence in tax law, the AvvocatoLaw team is well-equipped to handle large and nuanced commercial transactions including: mergers and acquisitions, purchases and sales of businesses, succession planning, and corporate re-organizations, among others. For owner-managed businesses, we see ourselves as your port in a storm. While we develop your tax strategy, you can focus your skills and energy on building your successful domestic or international enterprise.

For corporations of all sizes and structures, we pride ourselves on our ability to see beyond the immediate challenges so that you can be ready to overcome the next hurdle or take advantage of the next opportunity to retain wealth.

On matters of tax litigation, your AvvocatoLaw lawyer will be your champion and advocate when dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other government authorities on matters related to capital gains, income tax, the Good and Services Tax (GST), the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), and the Provincial Sales Tax (PST). We are also able to help you navigate Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims and other programs, as well as tax exemptions to which you might be entitled.

With all matters related to tax, our role is to help you retain wealth, minimize the stresses and risks of litigation, and put you and your business in the most favourable tax position possible—with sophistication, wisdom, and experience.

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In a landmark decision, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. The bill is a controversial piece of legislation named in honor of the 22-year-old nursing student whose tragic death sparked national debates about immigration enforcement and public safety. The bill, which cleared its final hurdles this week, aims to tighten immigration laws and address concerns about crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Here’s what you need to know about the law and its potential impacts.

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Federal Judge Ends Keeping Families Together Program

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Post-Election Blues – What To Do Now?

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Keeping Families Together Parole-In-Place Resources

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Biden Announces Two Executive Actions On Immigration To Begin Later This Summer

Today, the Biden Administration teased two new proposals to address the real challenges of our legal immigration system. First, in the coming weeks, the Department of Homeland Security will establish a parole-in-place (PIP) process for certain spouses and children of U.S. citizens, who would be eligible to adjust their status but for an unlawful entry. Second, the Biden Administration will make it easier for some DACA recipients to access the employment visa process.

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Biden to Announce Executive Action Protecting Undocumented Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The Biden Administration is making a concerted effort to court immigration advocates prior to elections in November, following a period where some of his immigration policies resembled those of former President Trump. Apparently, the current President is gearing up to announce a significant executive action aimed at shielding certain undocumented immigrants from removal. This announcement could come as early as next week, and comes on the heels of the Biden Administration’s continued assault on asylum seekers.

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