Jason DeFreitas, LL.B./M.B.A.

TAX litigation lawyer

Need a tax lawyer to fight for you?
You've come to the right place.

As a former government tax litigator, I spent years vigorously representing the government in tax cases. Now, I use my unique perspective and experience to fiercely advocate for individuals and businesses dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Ontario tax authorities.When dealing with expert tax officials and the complex patchwork of exceptions and loopholes in tax legislation, the average taxpayer is at a distinct disadvantage. From the very early stages of an audit, anything the taxpayer says can be used against them in their tax dispute with the CRA, including in court. What might seem like a harmless statement made by the taxpayer during the course of their tax audit, objection or appeal can easily undermine their tax position in court. And by the time the taxpayer realizes it, it may be too late.Therefore, when responding to an audit or reassessment, your best course of action is to consult with an experienced tax litigation lawyer --- at the earliest possible opportunity --- to avoid any missteps or lapsed deadlines that could permanently prejudice your tax position. An experienced tax litigation lawyer will help ensure that you advance the strongest, most legally sound and internally consistent arguments in support of your case.Fighting to protect the taxpayer is my passion. Schedule your free, confidential 20-minute initial consultation with me today to discuss your case.

Jason DeFreitas

Expertise

LEGAL EXPERIENCE- 17 years in the Ontario Ministry of Finance and Ministry of the Attorney General
- Called to the Bar of Ontario in 2009
- Articled at a major Bay Street full-service, corporate/commercial law firmEDUCATION- Bachelor of Laws, Cum Laude, University of Ottawa (2008)
- Master of Business Administration (with Distinction), University of Ottawa (2008)
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Summa Cum Laude, McMaster University (2004)SELECTED AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS- Served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Law Officers of the Crown
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship
- Samson Bélair Deloitte & Touche Scholarship
- University of Ottawa Graduate Excellence Award
- Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Negotiation CompetitionSELECTED REPORTED DECISIONS- R v J.C., 2020 ONSC 6451
- R v Candelaria, 2020 ONCJ 194
- R v Persaud, 2020 ONCJ 45
- BFL Canada Risk & Insurance Services Inc. v Minister of Finance, 2018 ONSC 7349
- Azur Human Resources Ltd. et al. v Minister of Revenue, 2018 ONSC 5212
- Capcorp Planning (2003) Inc. v Minister of Finance, 2018 ONCA 406
- Capcorp Planning (2003) Inc. v Minister of Revenue, 2016 ONSC 5041
- OPTrust Amaranth 1 Inc. et al. v Minister of Finance, 2016 ONSC 3648
- Enerzone Inc. v Minister of Revenue, 2016 ONCA 717
- Capcorp Planning (2003) Inc. v Minister of Revenue, 2015 ONSC 1100
- Safeway Ontario Finance ULC v Minister of Revenue, 2014 ONSC 5204

Services

YOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FOR TAX ADVOCACY

- Audits
- Objections
- Appeals to the Tax Court of Canada and Superior Court of Justice
- Requests for Interest and Penalty Relief
- Voluntary Disclosure Program Applications (VDP)
- Appeals from decisions of the Tax Court of Canada and Superior Court of Justice
- Applications for judicial review of decisions of tax authorities
- Criminal and quasi-criminal charges of tax evasion
- Charter challenges
- Charter applications
- Actions in tort against tax officials

Contact

--- SERVING CLIENTS ACROSS ONTARIO ---
Please note that there are strict deadlines and critical forum selection issues involved in challenging the actions and omissions of tax officials. Call me to protect your interests.Unless we have established a lawyer-client relationship formally in writing through a retainer agreement, any correspondence or other contact with the firm is informational only. Similarly, the content of this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice for your particular situation.