Andrew Boyd, Tax Attorney in the United States
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Andrew Boyd is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Tax
- Handles Tax matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Andrew Boyd: Andrew Boyd is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Andrew takes on
Andrew concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Andrew takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Andrew Boyd — tax lawyer in the U.S.
Andrew Boyd is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Andrew Boyd is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Toronto. His practice focuses on tax litigation and dispute resolution.
Andrew is also an active member of the tax community, having served on the Steering Committee of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Young Practitioner’s Group (Toronto) for four years, during which time he organized and moderated presentations on topics such as rectification, developments in GAAR jurisprudence, responding to audits, the changing tax litigation landscape, et cetera. He has also presented on evidentiary issues that arise in Tax Court trials and best practices for working with expert witnesses.
Practice FocusAndrew has broad experience working on motions, trials, and appellate court hearings and has assisted taxpayers litigating the application of federal and provincial GAARs, transfer pricing, sham, window dressing, compliance with complex technical tax provisions, and whether amounts are on income account, capital account, or recognized as ECEs. He has worked on GST disputes relating to the denial of input tax credits and whether particular services are taxable supplies.
He has also worked on cases defining the limits of the CRA’s powers, including cases that turn on what assistance the CRA can force a taxpayer to provide during audit, when the CRA can intentionally delay reassessing a taxpayer, and when the CRA will be permitted to reassess taxpayers beyond the ordinary limitation periods.
Andrew's approach to tax cases
Biography Andrew Boyd is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Toronto. His practice focuses on tax litigation and dispute resolution. Andrew is also an active member of the tax community, having served on the Steering Committee of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Young Practitioner’s Group (Toronto) for four years, during which time he organized and moderated presentations on topics…
Clients Andrew works with
Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Andrew has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
Locations
Andrew Boyd's office in Toronto
Andrew's primary office is at 199 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Andrew Boyd — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew
Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Boyd
How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrew offer a free consultation?
Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside the area?
Andrew evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Andrew's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrew accepting new tax clients right now?
Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.