Tax
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
Contact number
416-777-8500About
Provided by KPMG Law LLP
As an affiliate of one of the largest professional services firms, the Tax practice in KPMG Law excels in providing clients with tax-efficient strategies, managing tax risks and helping clients avoid or manage contentious issues early in the process.
Our tax lawyers have a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional legal and tax experience. We employ former Canada Revenue Agency negotiators and Department of Justice lawyers whose extensive knowledge understands all sides of the dispute and are able to work with all parties at the table.
Leveraging the deep knowledge of KPMG in Canada and KPMG International, our people see the bigger picture to deliver advice that reflects the real circumstances our clients face. Our clients consist of companies range from mid-to-large sized companies across nearly every industry and sector. Our tax lawyers utilize their experience and insights to untangle the complexity of the national and global tax landscape to aid clients in choosing the right decisions to protect and strengthen their businesses.
Our main areas of services:
- Tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate reorganizations
- Divisive reorganizations and spin offs
- International tax advice and structuring
- Corporate finance
- General corporate tax advice
- Transfer pricing and tax-efficient supply chain management
- Sales and indirect tax advice
- Tax litigation
- Dispute resolution
- Audit defense
- Notices of objection
- Engagement with tax authorities
- Taxpayer relief
- Voluntary disclosures
- Rulings
Chambers Review
KPMG Law benefits from a dynamic team of tax experts, with a particularly impressive and growing reputation in the field of tax controversy and litigation. The Toronto-based team also provides transactional advice and tax planning support.
Work Highlights
- KPMG Law advised Smith Financial Corporation on the tax structuring of its CAD1.7 billion shareholding acquisition of Home Capital Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"KPMG Law make themselves available, bring the right expertise and regularly keep in touch."
"They are able to quickly look into matters and understand the challenges rapidly, giving us answers within our timelines."
"I am fully confident that they can handle even the most complex matters. KPMG are exceptional at understanding and meeting commercial deadlines."
"KPMG Law make themselves available, bring the right expertise and regularly keep in touch."
"They are able to quickly look into matters and understand the challenges rapidly, giving us answers within our timelines."
"I am fully confident that they can handle even the most complex matters. KPMG are exceptional at understanding and meeting commercial deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is note for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.
"Justin Kutyan thinks outside the box and develops innovative strategies and arguments that bring success to his clients."
"I think very highly of Justin and have full confidence in him being in charge of my tax files."