We assist clients in all types of disputers with the Australian Taxation Office and State Revenue Offices- even before there is a dispute. Clients are generally referred to us by other lawyers, tax agents and / or accountants and we work in co-operation with all parties to resolve your tax disputes as effectively as possible.

Taxation disputes take many forms - from audits and investigations, objections and appeals, negotiations and litigation - we aim to avoid litigation and settle taxation disputes with the Australian Taxation Office and State Revenue authorities where possible. 

We deal with disputes on income tax and capital gains tax, GST, payroll tax, and duty, fringe benefits tax, and international tax including cross border transactions and movements of individuals.

Great results can be achieved by negotation, mediation and alternate dispute resolution, as well as having a strong, defensible legal position. 

You may be dissatisfied with an assessment - contact us to review your tax affairs and find out if you have legal grounds to dispute the assessment.

Taxpayers coming from overseas may not be fully up to date or aware of their Australian tax obligations - if you are unsure about what to declare contact us for advice.

Disputes in future can be minimised with proper tax advice upfront - this may take the form of a reasonably arguable position paper on the application of tax laws to your circumstances, an advance private ruling or a private ruling after the fact setting out your case and considering applicable tax cases.

The ATO has a structured data matching program designed to identify taxpayers who may be underdeclaring income. It is always preferable to contact the ATO before they contact you.

We also assist taxpayers wishing to make voluntary disclosures - this can minimise interest and penalties, depending on when this is done. We will work with you and your accountant or tax agent to make voluntary disclosures and negotiate settlements with the tax authorities. In many cases, the legal technical position of a taxpayer goes beyond what a tax agent or even the ATO may realise - contact us if you are uncertain of your liabilities - we work with you, your tax agent and other lawyers and liaise with the ATO to determine your correct position.

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