Canadian Income Tax Lawyer

David J. Rotfleisch, CPA, JD is a senior Canadian income tax lawyer with over 38 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex income tax matters involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). A Certified Specialist in Taxation (Law Society of Ontario) and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, Lifetime Member), David brings a seldom seen dual perspective to income tax planning, CRA income tax audits, CRA reassessments, CRA tax collections, and tax litigation – combining rigorous legal advocacy with deep accounting and financial analysis.

As the founding lawyer of Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., David has built a national reputation for resolving high-risk income tax disputes, including aggressive CRA tax audits, net-worth and lifestyle assessments, unreported income cases, and multi-year reassessments. His CPA background allows him to dismantle flawed CRA tax audit assumptions, reconstruct income accurately, and challenge CRA methodologies at both the audit and objection stages.

David routinely represents taxpayers in CRA Notices of Objection, negotiating reversals of reassessments, penalty relief, and interest reductions. When disputes escalate, he is an experienced advocate in income tax litigation, with a strong record of successfully defending taxpayers against CRA assessments, collections actions, and allegations of tax fraud or gross negligence.

In addition to dispute resolution, David advises on forward-looking income tax planning for owner-managed businesses, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals, helping clients reduce exposure to future audits and enforcement. His practice also includes defending clients facing wage garnishments, bank account freezes, and director liability claims arising from CRA collection efforts.

A prolific tax commentator, David writes extensively on Canadian income tax law, CRA audit trends, tax litigation strategy, and enforcement developments. He is frequently cited in professional publications and featured in mainstream media, radio, and television, and is widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading authorities on income tax disputes with the CRA.

Education / Qualifications

• Certified Specialist in Taxation, Law Society of Ontario
• Founder, Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C. (1987)
• Called to the Ontario Bar (1983)
• JD, Osgoode Hall Law School – completed all available tax courses
• Chartered Accountant (CA), achieved in 1977; now CPA (Lifetime Member)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), McGill University (1975)
• CICA In-Depth Tax Course – completed all levels

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Phone: 416-367-4222    Email: david@taxpage.com

Rotfeisch & Samulovitch PC is a Toronto-based boutique Canadian Tax Law firm specializing in income tax and business law.You cannot ignore the tax problem thinking that it will go away. In fact, ignoring the tax issue is the worst thing you can do. There’s just one proper answer to a tax problem – an effective tax solution that’s just right for you. We:

• Offer tax planning advice to businesses, self-employed professionals, corporations, organizations and charities.
• Offer tax help to start-up businesses including proper tax structuring.
• Help clients bring tax filings up-to-date through the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP).
• Help clients make a tax amnesty (voluntary disclosure) application for unreported income or offshore assets.
• Provide tax planning advice for mergers and acquisitions.
• Represent taxpayer’s interests and defend their rights in CRA tax audits or tax investigations.
• File Notices of Objection to challenge incorrect or unfair tax assessments and reassessments.
• Appeal to the Tax Court of Canada to fight for taxpayer rights.
• Bring rectification applications to court to correct improperly documented transactions.
• Represent the taxpayers when CRA denies their charitable contributions.
• Submit taxpayer relief applications (fairness applications) for the cancellation of interest and penalty assessments.
• Negotiate with CRA collections officers to arrive at an acceptable payment plan to prevent bank account seizure, wage garnishment, personal property liens, and harassment by CRA agents.