Terry G. Barnett

Partner at Thorsteinssons LLP

Terry G. Barnett is a distinguished senior partner at Thorsteinssons LLP with an exclusive focus on goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST). Terry’s practice encompasses a wide scope of Canadian commodity and indirect taxes, including GST/HST, provincial sales tax, speculation and vacancy taxes, as well as land transfer taxes. His expertise extends to advising clients on all matters related to commodity taxes in Canada.

Terry has significant experience serving a diverse range of sectors, including real estate development, First Nations, financial services, cross-border transactions, health care and medical practitioners, charities, and non-profit organizations. He is also highly proficient in tax appeals and litigation, representing clients during GST/HST appeals through the Canada Revenue Agency process and before the Tax Court of Canada.

Since the inception of GST in Canada in 1991, Terry has been at the forefront of this legal field, providing strategic guidance on transactional work and advocacy. He has written extensively on GST/HST and other indirect tax topics, with his commentary published in Canadian and international legal and tax publications, including VAT Worldwide (International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation).

In 2008, Terry was honoured with the Normand Guérin Award from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of commodity tax studies. He has also been nominated for this award in 2011. Terry is consistently ranked as a leading tax lawyer by Lexpert, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and other prestigious ranking services.

Areas of Expertise:

Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
Provincial Sales Tax
Speculation and Vacancy Taxes
Land Transfer Taxes
Real Estate Development
Financial Services
Cross-Border Transactions
Health Care and Medical Practitioners
Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
Tax Appeals and Litigation

Year Called to the Bar: 1989 (ON); 1993 (BC)

Phone: (604) 602-4271

Fax: (604) 688-4711

Email: [email protected]

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