Carole Benoit

Carole Benoit, LL.B, M. Fisc., originally from New Brunswick, has moved on from her extensive career in government at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in Ottawa.

With her knowledge and experience in government and in public accounting firms, Carole has a unique skill set to provide quality legal tax advice and representation in a CRA audit, in the objection and litigation processes and in the resolution of double taxation.

Carole is thrilled to return to her home province to create a tax law boutique which advises and represents the taxpayers of the Atlantic region in both official languages.

Carole provides legal services to both individuals and corporations. The following list, while not exhaustive, outlines common taxation issues with which she can assist:

AUDIT ASSISTANCE Carole reviews CRA’s requests for information and manages your file while protecting your rights. She provides responses to CRA’s questions and proposal letter, presenting the facts and information in a structured manner, raising all possible arguments in light of the current law and the facts of your case.

NOTICE OF OBJECTION Filing a notice of objection is the first step in the resolution process through which a taxpayer may dispute a tax assessment. Carole represents individuals and corporations in developing and filing a notice of objection and discussing key issues relating to your assessment with the appeals officer assigned to your file.