Taxation Law and Advisory

The Australian taxation system is very complicated and changes frequently. We consider the full range of taxation issues that arise in constantly changing tax regimes and have experience in advising individual's and businesses in relation to the following:

Federal Taxation 

• Income tax under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997(Cth)
• Goods and Services Tax
• Excise duties 
• Royalties
• Fringe Benefits Tax
• Capital Gains Tax

State Taxation 

• Stamp duty
• Land tax
• Payroll Tax

We also advise on withholding tax on off the plan developments and assist clients to formulate tax strategies informed by our broad knowledge of property funds, trusts, tax litigation accounting, financial services and insolvency. 

We work closely with accountants and other tax professionals to tailor solutions to clients changing commercial and taxation needs.               

The Federal Government of Australia has jurisdiction to tax Australian residents including companies on income from worldwide sources and non-residents on only Australian sourced income. Australian legislation contains specific rules relating to residency to determine whether an individual or company is a resident for tax purposes. 

We have experience in the representation of clients before the Australian Taxation Office when challenging:

• Taxation Audits 
• Objections and appeals against assessments 
• Challenging taxation assessments and amended assessments 
• Advice on the Anti-Avoidance provisions under Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936(Cth)
• Advice on taxation planning and the anti-avoidance regime
• Representation before the  AAT and Federal Court on disputed matters.