The Canadian Tax Audit Protection Plan™ is a specialized legal services plan designed to make access to justice a reality for average, hard-working Canadian taxpayers and small businesses.

A Persistent and Growing Problem

Average Canadian taxpayers cannot afford legal counsel. Most lawyers charge for their services on an hourly basis. These hourly fees start at $120/hour, average about $300/hour, and for a senior specialist, can be as high as $900/hour. Combined with the fact that most legal disputes take more than just a few hours to resolve, the price of qualified and skilled legal representation is beyond the financial reach of the vast majority of Canadians.

The Result

When faced with a serious legal issue like a tax audit or reassessment, the average Canadian or small business owner has only two choices: give up, surrender their legal rights, and pay the taxes reassessed, or go it alone and navigate through the complexities of the tax appeal process and appear before the Tax Court of Canada without a lawyer.

Considering

• Canada's tax laws are the most technical and complex pieces of legislation in the country, and
• the Canada Revenue Agency is always represented in Court by a qualified tax lawyer,
• The inequality and inequities of the system are obvious.

The Solution

The Canadian Tax Audit Protection Plan™ makes access to justice a reality for average Canadian taxpayers and small businesses.  Instead of paying thousands of dollars to retain a lawyer when your tax return is audited, you pay a Membership Fee (starting at under $20) when you file your tax return to become a Member of the Plan.  If your tax return is subsequently audited by the CRA, you are entitled to up to 15 hours of legal services under the Plan.

By becoming a Member, you also have Peace of Mind knowing that if you are audited and reassessed by the Canada Revenue Agency, you and your accountant or financial advisor will have the knowledge, experience, and expertise of a qualified and experienced tax lawyer and their staff to assist and represent you. Download our brochure for further details.