Lawyer Profile
Carol J. Burns
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Carol takes a thorough and well-researched approach to providing clients tax advice that is tailored to their specific situation and needs. She is committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in tax rules and regulations. A diligent approach enables Carol to solve complex issues and develop structures that are most advantageous to her clients.
Carol is Co-Leader of the firm’s Tax and Charities & Not-for-Profit Law Groups, and a member of the Mining Group. Her practice is focused on income tax with emphasis on corporate taxation. Her areas of specialty include debt forgiveness, deferred plans, employee compensation, divisive reorganization, mutual funds and real estate investment trusts.
Carol also has expertise with respect to mining tax, including flow-through shares. She is an officer of PDAC Mining Matters, a mining education charity, and has worked closely with the organization for more than 20 years.
Prior to joining the firm, Carol worked in the tax department of a major Canadian accounting firm.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1994 (ON)