March 20, 2013
The newly formed Pro Bono Tax Advocacy Project, consisting of a partnership between law students at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, and law firm McInnes Cooper, is hosting its first Tax Education Seminar March 26, 2013 at 6pm at the Law School.
The topic of the presentation is “Understanding your Notice of Assessment and what to do if you disagree”. It will be taking place in Room 105 in the Weldon Building, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax, NS. Click here for more information.
If you have questions about the event, contact the Pro Bono office at Dalhousie at 902.494.3704 or [email protected].
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