That is my specialty!

hen it comes to dealing with high-level Canadian tax matters, there are very few accountants and lawyers who are up to the task. Most, in fact, will (wisely) stay away from them. However, I have been dealing with high-level, Canadian tax matters for over 35 years! High-level tax planning and consulting is all I do!

However, unlike the vast majority of the other high-echelon tax professionals in Canada, I do not practice as part of a large accounting or law firm. I believe that gives me a tremendous edge in terms of the quality of service that I can provide to you.

A bit about me and my specialized tax consulting "boutique"

I am a Toronto-based Chartered Accountant who practices as an independent tax consultant. 

I am well-known by people in my field because of my extensive writings (three leading books and loads of articles), and papers and other live presentations; as well as consulting services that I have provided to hundreds of accountants and lawyers. You can easily check me out!

In 1991, I left my position as the Partner in charge of the tax practice of one of the biggest and most respected independent accounting firms in Canada.  I had a vision for my own specialized tax consulting "boutique" type firm. No accounting, auditing, or tax return preparation-strictly high-level tax consulting.  Very different, and more creative and responsive, than any other accounting and law firm. I have never looked back!

Since that time, hundreds of accounting and law firms all across Canada have retained me to provide high-level and creative tax consulting services for their clients. Many of those firms contact me regularly, and would not even dream of dealing with a complex tax matter without my input.

I can advise you anywhere in the world! 

If you you become a client of mine, my services can be provided via e-mail, by phone, or in person. I can advise you anywhere in the world-location is never a factor!

You would never have to come to my office in downtown Toronto-however, if you want to meet face to face, you would always be welcome. Or, in appropriate situations, I can come to you!

Member of Tax Planet-international network of tax experts

I am the sole Canadian member of Tax Planet, which allows me to tap into the expertise of leading tax practitioners all over the world.

"Impossible"? "Unsolvable"? I just love it-bring it on!

I particularly like the challenge of trying to solve "impossible" or "unsolvable" Canadian  tax problems, particularly if BIG MONEY is involved.

I have a fairly good "track record" when it comes to devising creative solutions to complex Canadian tax problems that other tax professionals could not solve.

If you have such a problem involving, PLEASE send it to me! I have no doubt that you will be happy to reward me appropriately if I can find a solution that works for you!

I believe in QUICK response!

If you have a high-level Canadian tax issue, you do not want to wait for two weeks to get some guidance-you probably want it yesterday!

I believe in giving QUICK response! For example, in most cases, if I get a preliminary e-mail outlining a tax issue from a potential client, I will be able to provide an initial response within 30 minutes after reading the message. I almost always have my Blackberry with me!

Are you an accountant or lawyer?

In the event that you are an accountant or lawyer looking for high-level tax advice for one of your clients, I would be happy to work with you to design and implement optimal tax planning for that client. My practice is 100% tax consulting-this means that your continued professional relationship with your client would never be endangered the same way that it would be if you went to a traditional accounting or law firm.

How to contact me 

If you have a serious interest in getting my advice regarding a high-level Canadian tax issue, you really should contact me via e-mail at matlas@TaxCA.com  or via phone at 416-860-9175. For urgent matters outside of normal business hours, you can try my mobile phone: 416-949-7111.

You have absolutely nothing to lose by contacting me-whatever you tell me will be held in the strictest of confidence, and there would be no fees involved until you actually retain me.