The Stoic Tax Professional: Part 2
The Stoic Tax Professional: Part 2 This is an update to an article I wrote in 2020 about how stoic principles and exercises apply to a person working specifically in tax. You can find it [...]
Why Hire Ummat Tax Law PC?
Why Hire Ummat Tax Law PC? Amit Ummat is a tax litigator based in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area who represents individuals, corporations, and professional advisors in high-stakes disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. [...]
Are Uber Drivers Subject to HST?
Are Uber Drivers Subject to HST? Boylu v. The King, 2025 TCC 192 (Informal Procedure) by Amit Ummat, Tax Litigator Facts The appellant was an Ontario-based Uber driver during 2015 and 2016. Riders booked [...]
Tax Court Revisits Issue of Interest Deductibility
Tax Court Revisits Issue of Interest Deductibility Bank of Montreal v. His Majesty the King 2025 TCC 113 In the context of a Rule 58 Question, the Tax Court of Canada (“TCC”) was asked to [...]
The Role of an Expert in Tax Cases
What is the Role of an Expert in Tax Cases? The role of an expert in tax cases is to assist the court by providing specialized knowledge, analysis, and opinion evidence on technical or complex [...]
Swift v. HMK – Test for HST Builder Cases
Swift v. HMK - Test for HST Builder Cases DECISION HERE The Swift v. The Queen, 2020 TCC 115 decision from the Tax Court of Canada addresses whether Thomas Swift, a long-time construction industry participant [...]
Tax Court Emphasizes Procedural Fairness for Canadian Taxpayers in Tax Litigation Matters
Uppal Estate v The King – Tax Court Emphasizes Procedural Fairness for Canadian Taxpayers in Tax Litigation Matters In Uppal Estate v The King, 2025 TCC 34 [“Decision”], the Tax Court of Canada (“Tax Court”) [...]
Tax Court of Canada Rules There is no Accountant-Client Privilege
Tax Court of Canada Rules There is no Accountant-Client Privilege Coopers Park Real Estate Development Corporation v. The King 2024 TCC 122 DECISION LINKED HERE In Coopers Park Real Estate Development Corporation v. H.M.Q., 2024 [...]
John Tavares Owes the Government of Canada $8 Million in Unpaid Taxes
John Tavares Owes the Government of Canada $8 Million in Unpaid Taxes By: Amit Ummat Ummat Tax Law PC Barristers & Solicitors 5500 North Service Road, Suite 302 Burlington, ON L7L 6W6 (905) 336-8924 John [...]
Huge Costs Award Against the Minister (Tax Court of Canada)
Crown’s Actions Lead to Marine Atlantic Being Awarded $895,731 in Costs DECISION HERE By: Amit Ummat In Marine Atlantic Inc. v. The King 2024 TCC 51 (the “Case”), Justice Steven K. D’Arcy was tasked with [...]