Our Leadership Team

The Crypto Tax Lawyer leadership team is here to represent and advocate for you when you have a dispute with the CRA over crypto taxes, or you need crypto tax planning advice. Our team has the experience and knowledge to help you with all of your Canadian crypto taxes.

Canadian crypto tax lawyer David Rotfleisch Enchantee

647-699-4644

david@cryptotaxlawyer.com

David J. Rotfleisch, CPA, JD

David J. Rotfleisch is a leading Canadian Cryptocurrency tax lawyer and Chartered Professional Accountant (Lifetime Member) with over 38 years of experience. As of 2025, he is also one of only 16 Ontario Certified Specialists in Taxation – an elite distinction that places him among the province’s top tax practitioners.

David has dedicated his practice to the complex intersection of taxation and emerging technology. He provides strategic counsel to individuals, startup founders, investors, and businesses navigating the evolving tax and legal challenges of cryptocurrency, smart contracts, NFTs, and blockchain-based assets.

Widely regarded as a prominent authority on Canada and North America cryptocurrency taxation, he advises on crypto tax planning, cross-border US - Canada cryptocurrency taxation and compliance, CRA disputes, Voluntary Disclosures for unreported crypto income, and high-stakes crypto tax audits and litigation matters. His deep technical understanding of blockchain systems and the IT sector enables him to manage intricate cases involving NFT ownership, digital-asset tracing, and multi-wallet verification issues. He has also acted as an expert in litigation involving cryptocurrency.

At the corporate level, David develops legal frameworks and operational agreements for cryptocurrency issuers and guides businesses seeking to enter or scale within the Canadian digital-asset space. He collaborates closely with crypto tax accounting professionals to design integrated, practical, and compliant structures.

David is also an active thought leader, regularly publishing insights on the tax implications of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and blockchain transactions. His commentary clarifies Tax Court crypto rulings, CRA positions, government policies, and demystifies the regulatory landscape for both public and professional audiences.

Education / Qualifications

  Certified Specialist in Taxation, Law Society of Ontario
Founder, Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C. (1987)
Called to the Ontario Bar (1983)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), McGill University (1975)
Chartered Accountant (CA), achieved in 1977; now CPA (Lifetime Member)
CICA In-Depth Tax Course - completed all levels
JD, Osgoode Hall Law School - completed all available tax courses

Meet the Team

Lawyers

Kevin Persaud

Kevin Persaud is a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law designated by the Law Society of Ontario and a senior associate at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., with experience advising on cryptocurrency and digital asset tax matters. He began his career with the firm as an articling student and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2018.

Kevin earned his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he completed the intensive tax curriculum and conducted academic research under Professor Jinyan Li, a distinguished tax scholar. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, earned with high distinction.

Kevin advises clients in tax disputes involving cryptocurrency and digital assets, including CRA tax audits, administrative objections, and appeals before the Tax Court of Canada. His work frequently involves issues such as the tax characterization of crypto transactions, valuation and cost-basis disputes, cross-border reporting, and the treatment of mining, staking, and NFT activities. Known for his analytical and strategic approach, he assists clients in navigating evolving tax positions in an emerging regulatory environment.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1017

kevin@cryptotaxlawyer.com

Jack Wang

Jack Wang is a senior associate at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., with experience in digital asset and cryptocurrency-related tax disputes, including Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) inquiries, administrative objections, and tax characterization issues involving digital assets. He began his career with the firm as a summer student and returned as an associate following his call to the Ontario Bar in 2021.

Jack earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, where he was awarded the Professor Vern Krishna Scholarship in recognition of strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in income tax and business law. His engineering foundation and Oracle-certified Java programming background inform his analytical approach to emerging digital asset tax matters.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1015

jack@cryptotaxlawyer.com

Hoang Nguyen

Hoang Viet Nguyen is an associate at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C. who assists clients with matters involving cryptocurrency taxation, compliance risks, CRA tax appeals and emerging issues involving digital assets. He completed his JD at Osgoode Hall Law School, where his interest in tax law developed through advanced coursework, and holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business alongside earlier degrees in law and business from Asia.

Hoang is driven by the challenge of solving "new era" tax problems and is committed to helping clients find clarity and resolution in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

416-367-4222, ext. 1024

hoang@taxpage.com

Paralegals

Jason Dos Anjos

Jason Dos Anjos is the Corporate Law Clerk and Paralegal at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., providing specialized administrative and procedural support for clients operating digital asset and cryptocurrency-related business structures. In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, Jason ensures that the "off-chain" corporate structures - such as holding companies and crypto-trading entities - remain in full compliance with traditional corporate law.

Since joining the firm in 2018, Jason has been recognized for his organized and detail-oriented approach to corporate filings, revivals, and minute book maintenance, particularly for clients with complex digital asset portfolios. His work helps provide a stable and well-maintained corporate framework that supports clients navigating emerging technologies within established legal and regulatory systems.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1016

jason@cryptotaxlawyer.com

Amol Bhangoo

Amol Bhangoo is a paralegal at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C. who assists with the procedural execution of tax strategies in the rapidly evolving digital asset space. He works closely with senior counsel and accountants to manage the unique administrative hurdles of cryptocurrency tax audits and CRA collections. His ability to handle the "procedural friction" of digital asset files is vital for clients facing complex assessments on NFTs, staking, and high-volume trading.

Amol leverages his P1 licensing (Law Society of Ontario in 2021) and global legal background to ensure that digital holdings are defended with the same procedural rigor as traditional assets.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1013

amol@cryptotaxlawyer.com

Evgeniia Predannykova

Evgeniia (Gina) Predannykova is a Law Clerk at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., assisting with client communication, document coordination, and procedural support for cryptocurrency taxation and other digital asset matters. She joined the firm in 2023 after graduating with Honours from Centennial College’s Law Clerk program and is fluent in three languages.

Gina manages client communications and file coordination with a globally informed perspective, helping crypto investors and businesses understand the step-by-step requirements of tax compliance. Her goal is to provide a calm, professional, and highly organized introduction to the firm’s "new era" tax services.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1023

gina@taxpage.com

Administration

Danielle Kuechler

Danielle Kuechler is the Administrator at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., where she coordinates client intake and operational support for tax matters involving emerging industries, including digital assets. She joined the firm in 2021 and works closely with internal teams to ensure that files involving cryptocurrency, NFTS, smart contracts, and evolving business models are set up accurately and efficiently.

Danielle’s disciplined and detail-focused approach is essential for tracking the unique data and documentation required for cryptocurrency files. By ensuring a seamless and professional intake process, Danielle helps bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional tax law, providing a secure starting point for clients looking to resolve their crypto tax disputes.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1026

dani@cryptotaxlawyer.com

Barbara Jobber

Barbara Jobber is an Administrative Assistant at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., supporting intake, scheduling, and administrative coordination for tax matters involving digital assets and cryptocurrency. Since joining the firm in 2024, she has assisted clients whose files involve complex documentation and heightened organizational demands.

Barbara leverages her background in communication to bridge the gap between technical crypto terminology and the formal administrative requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). By ensuring a professional and structured introduction to the firm, she allows clients to move through the crypto-tax resolution process with confidence and peace of mind.

416-367-4222 , ext. 1012

barbara@taxpage.com

Students

Juan Carlo Diaz

Juan Carlos Díaz García is an Articling Student at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., assisting with international and procedural aspects of digital asset taxation, legal research, and CRA compliance matters He joined the firm in 2025 with a deep background in international tax, having advised multinational clients and worked within a national tax authority environment.

Juan holds an LL.B. from Universidad Externado de Colombia and LL.M. degrees in Taxation from Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Florida, where he focused on international tax structuring and regulatory risk. He supports crypto-related tax files by assisting senior counsels with CRA tax audit responses, voluntary disclosures (VDP), and technical analysis, particularly where digital assets intersect with cross-border compliance and enforcement considerations.

416-367-4222, ext. 1025

juan.carlos@taxpage.com

Osinachi Obi-Njoku

Osinachi Obi-Njoku is an Articling Student at Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C., where he assists with legal research, client support, and emerging tax matters, including digital asset issues. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Osgoode Hall Law School and joined the firm in 2025 following prior legal practice abroad.

Osinachi’s work involves supporting senior counsel on matters where digital asset structures intersect with Canadian and international tax law. By combining his rigorous litigation background with specialized tax education, he ensures that the firm’s crypto clients receive research-driven support that is both strategically sound and procedurally precise.

416-367-4222, ext. 1022

osinachi@taxpage.com

Contact our Leadership Team Today

When you have unreported NFT or crypto taxes, an upcoming cryptocurrency tax audit due to crypto transactions, a reassessment from the CRA that you would like to challenge, or you want to create a better crypto tax plan, our team is here to help.

Contact us and our team will bring its experience and expertise to bear to help you with crypto tax issues.