James Trougakos

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James’ practice focuses on personal and corporate tax planning. James routinely assists clients with corporate reorganizations, business succession planning, tax structuring on the acquisition and sale of businesses, and trust and estate planning. James also assists clients with resolving tax disputes before revenue authorities and voluntary disclosures.

Prior to joining Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers, James practiced in the Montréal office of a national law firm and served as a judicial law clerk at the Tax Court of Canada. James has completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.

James also serves as a Director of the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association.

Professional Memberships and Associations

  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia
  • Member, Law Society of Ontario
  • Member, Barreau du Québec
  • Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
  • Member and Director, Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association

Publications, Articles & Comments

  • “New CRA and RQ Guidance on the Province of Employment of Remote Workers” (May 2024) 14:2 Canadian Tax Focus, 13-14.
  • Speaker, Ontario Bar Association – The Current State of CRA Audits, March 5, 2024
  • “New Canadian real estate rules regarding non-resident ownership” (May 2023) Financier Worldwide, co-author.
  • “Selected US Tax Developments: Disclosure Requirements Aimed at Shell Companies” (January 2023) 70:4 Canadian Tax Journal, 921-926, co-author.
  • “Tips, Guidance for Navigating Audits of Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Claim” (June 2021) The Lawyer’s Daily, co-author.
  • “CRA Commences Comprehensive Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Audits” (June 2021) The Lawyer’s Daily, co-author.
  • “Status Quo Restored: Interest Deductibility and the Burden of Proof” (May 2021) 11:2 Canadian Tax Focus, 21.
  • “Commentary: Third-Party Litigation Funding May Provide ‘Best of Both Worlds’ Outcome in Tax Disputes” (September 2020) The Northern Miner, co-author.
  • “Obscure Canadian Withholding Tax Rule a Trap for the Unwary” (March 2020) 97:10 Tax Notes International, 1091-1094, co-author.

Awards

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Tax Law.