Jun 8, 2021
Joining me this week on the podcast is Mahyar Makki, Partner - Tax, Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Class Action Litigation, at Quantum Business Law. In addition to class actions and business disputes, Mahyar’s practice involves all aspects of tax dispute resolution, commencing at the objection stage with the Canada Revenue Agency, right to the appeals stage at the Tax Court of Canada and to the Federal Court. He also works with high net worth clients for wealth preservation, estate freezes, butterfly transactions, corporate reorganizations and establishment of domestic and international trusts.
In our conversation, Mahyar describes his areas of responsibility at his firm, offers advice for business people regarding preserving their wealth, and explains butterfly transactions, purifying companies, corporate reorganizations, and international trusts. He also shares what has surprised him the most in dealing with the CRA, the low point he has experienced pursuing his career, his advice for those looking to open their own business, and how he saves, invests and protects his income. Our interview draws to a close with Mahyar providing his definition of, and plan to achieve, financial independence, and, at his request, I offer mine as well. Our conversation is a wide ranging and fascinating one, but all listeners should realize that Mahyar’s comments here today do not represent recommendations, and anyone thinking of tax law should seek their own personal advisors before implementing any of the topics discussed in the podcast.