ATO Tax Audit Legal Advice: What to Do if You’ve Received a Notice or Assessment

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Tax Law

ATO Tax Audit Legal Advice: What to Do if You’ve Received a Notice or Assessment

Get trusted ATO tax audit legal advice before responding.

Receiving a letter from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can be confronting. Whether it’s a review, a full audit, or a notice of amended assessment, how you respond matters. Many individuals and businesses aren’t aware of their rights—or the importance of getting expert ATO tax audit legal advice early.

As a barrister specialising in tax law, I provide ATO tax audit legal advice to individuals and businesses across Australia. Here’s what you need to know.

What Triggers an ATO Audit or Review?

The ATO may initiate a review or audit for various reasons, including:

  • Large or inconsistent deductions

  • Use of complex business or trust structures

  • Overseas transactions or foreign income

  • Prior non-compliance or late lodgements

  • Unusual activity reported by third parties (e.g. banks, employers, crypto platforms)

If you’ve received a notice without clear explanation, you have the right to request further details. Seeking ATO tax audit legal advice early protects your position.

🔗 Visit the ATO’s official page on audits and reviews

Legal Options: ATO Tax Audit Legal Advice Can Help You Respond

If the ATO issues a notice or adverse decision, you may be entitled to:

  • Request written reasons under the ADJR Act

  • Lodge a formal objection within the statutory timeframe

  • Request an internal ATO review

  • Appeal externally to:

    • Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

    • Federal Court of Australia

Choosing the right strategy requires expert ATO tax audit legal advice. I advise clients based on their unique situation and objectives.

How I Provide ATO Tax Audit Legal Advice

I offer strategic legal support for:

  • Responding to ATO audits and reviews

  • Drafting and lodging tax objections

  • Communicating directly with ATO officers

  • Representing clients before the AAT and Federal Court

  • Applying for penalty remission, hardship relief, and interest waivers

With 19+ years of experience, I deliver results-focused ATO tax audit legal advice — not generic advice, but strategic legal representation.

Need ATO Tax Audit Legal Advice? Let’s Talk

If you’ve received a tax audit letter or ATO notice, early legal advice makes a difference.

📧 chris@chrisgarlickbarrister.com.au

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