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Timothy (Tim) Clarke is an experienced tax litigator who helps clients resolve disputes involving federal and provincial income tax, GST and other commodity tax matters. After beginning his career as tax litigation counsel at the federal Department of Justice, Tim has spent more than 25 years in private practice.

A recognized expert on taxation matters in Canada, Tim previously served as a governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation. He has been a regular lecturer and speaker with the British Columbia Institute of Technology, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia and The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia.

Tim serves the community as a member of the board of directors of Baseball BC, drawing on experience gained previously as a pitcher in the farm system of the Chicago Cubs.

Expertise

Practices

Speaking Engagements

Inter-Provincial Issues of Interest, Canadian Tax Foundation, British Columbia Tax Conference

September 23, 2013

Tax Litigation Issues Relevant to Small and Medium-Sized Business, CGA Vancouver Chapter – Professional Development Seminar

October 20, 2012

Tax Litigation Issues Relevant to Small and Medium-Sized Business, Canadian Tax Foundation British Columbia Tax Conference

September 25, 2012

Civil Penalties under the Income Tax Act and HST: Taxpayer Relief Provisions under the Income Tax Act & HST, Canadian Tax Foundation: 2012 Tax Dispute Resolution, Compliance and Administration in Canada Conference

June 6, 2012

Defensive Tax Practice, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, Tax Driven Transactions Seminar

May 10, 2010

Current Cases 2008-2009, Canadian Tax Foundation, 2009 British Columbia Tax Conference

September 29, 2009

Alberta Bound: Inter-provincial Planning from a British Columbian Perspective, Canadian Tax Foundation, 2007 British Columbia Tax Conference

September 25, 2007

The Employee/Independent Contractor Conundrum, Canadian Tax Foundation, 2004 British Columbia Tax Conference

September 28, 2004

Current Cases of Interest, Canadian Tax Foundation, British Columbia Tax Conference

September 25, 2001

Media Mentions

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Former Governor – Canadian Tax Foundation: BC tax conference program committee, conferences committee, membership committee, November 2012 – Present
  • Member – Canadian Bar Association, Tax Law Section, B.C. Branch

Education & Admissions

1989
Called to the British Columbia bar
2015
Called to the Alberta bar
1988
LLBThe University of British Columbia
1985
MA, Economics The University of British Columbia
1981
BA, Economics Washington State University