Business Details
Trusted Tax Dispute Resolution in Ontario
LST Law is a specialized tax law firm dedicated to advocating for taxpayers in complex civil, criminal, and quasi-criminal tax disputes. With expertise in federal and provincial audits, collections arrangements, and relief applications, we provide strategic solutions for individuals and businesses navigating Canada's evolving tax landscape. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with personalized service, focusing on resolving disputes with revenue authorities while identifying opportunities for tax savings through estate planning and corporate reorganization.Founded on principles of client-centric advocacy, we prioritize transparency, diligence, and innovative problem-solving to address inefficiencies in tax law through litigation. Our proven track record includes successfully overturning multi-million-dollar assessments, negotiating voluntary disclosures, and defending clients against criminal tax charges, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Tax dispute resolution
Criminal tax defense
Voluntary disclosures
Estate tax planning
Corporate reorganization
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized tax litigation experience since 2001
- Our team includes former instructors at Osgoode Hall Law School and Canadian Tax Foundation presenters
- We implement proven strategies for resolving multi-million-dollar tax assessments
- Our practice incorporates current tax law developments through active litigation involvement
- We provide client-focused solutions tailored to individual and business taxpayer needs
What people say
Successful dispute resolution
Expert tax knowledge
Personalized service
Complex case handling
Litigation expertise
Services
Tax Dispute Resolution
We represent taxpayers in disputes with revenue authorities across Canada. Our expertise covers civil litigation, audit objections, and collections negotiations. With extensive experience in the Tax Court of Canada, we challenge incorrect assessments and negotiate settlements that minimize financial exposure while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations.
Criminal Tax Defense
Our firm defends clients facing criminal tax charges including failure to file returns and unreported income. We employ strategic defense tactics to challenge evidence, identify procedural deficiencies, and negotiate charge withdrawals. Recent successes include defending a Canadian music icon and small business owner against criminal tax allegations through comprehensive case preparation and legal argumentation.
Voluntary Disclosures
We facilitate voluntary disclosures for unreported income or offshore assets, negotiating with the Canada Revenue Agency to limit assessment periods and penalty application. Our approach prioritizes client confidentiality while addressing historical compliance issues, as demonstrated in complex cases involving estate litigation and cross-border asset disclosures.
People
Leigh Somerville Taylor
Founder & Tax Lawyer
Leigh Somerville Taylor has specialized in tax dispute resolution since 2001. A graduate of University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School, she designed Ontario's Tax Law Specialist designation and teaches at the Canadian Tax Foundation. Her practice focuses on complex tax litigation and estate planning strategies.
Michelle Julfs
Senior Law Clerk
Michelle Julfs brings 30+ years of tax litigation experience to LST Law. A graduate of Centennial College, she previously worked with the Department of Justice and has specialized in tax disputes since 1999. Her expertise includes audit support and complex case management for high-stakes tax appeals.
Questions
What tax disputes do you handle?
We handle all civil and criminal tax disputes including audits, assessments, collections, voluntary disclosures, and litigation in the Tax Court of Canada.
Can you help with historical tax issues?
Yes, we resolve historical tax problems through voluntary disclosures, appeals of old assessments, and negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency for both individuals and businesses.
Do you handle criminal tax charges?
Our firm defends clients against criminal tax charges including failure to file returns, unreported income, and tax evasion allegations through strategic legal defense.
What payment options exist for tax arrears?
We negotiate customized payment arrangements including interest relief applications, collection alternatives, and debt restructuring solutions for tax liabilities.
