Capital Gains Tax Lawyer

Capital Gains Tax Lawyer Australia

Specialist Advice on Capital Gains Tax Matters

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can arise when selling, transferring or restructuring assets, including real estate, businesses, shares, trusts, cryptocurrency and investment portfolios. The taxation consequences can be significant, particularly where substantial gains have accumulated over many years.

CGT legislation is complex and often requires careful analysis of asset ownership, acquisition dates, exemptions, concessions and restructuring arrangements. Errors in planning or reporting can result in unnecessary tax liabilities, penalties and disputes with the Australian Taxation Office.

Chris Garlick provides specialist advice on Capital Gains Tax matters for individuals, business owners, investors, trustees, companies, accountants and professional advisers. He advises on transaction planning, CGT disputes, objections, reviews and complex taxation issues involving Australian and international assets.

Capital Gains Tax Advice for Individuals and Investors

CGT issues commonly arise when disposing of:

  • Investment properties
  • Holiday homes
  • Shares and managed funds
  • Cryptocurrency investments
  • Collectables and investment assets
  • Foreign assets
  • Business interests

Understanding available exemptions and concessions before a transaction occurs may significantly affect the ultimate taxation outcome.

Business Sales and Small Business CGT Concessions

The sale of a business often triggers complex CGT considerations.

Chris advises on:

  • Small Business CGT Concessions
  • Business sale structuring
  • Active asset issues
  • Retirement exemption matters
  • 15-year exemption eligibility
  • Rollover relief provisions
  • Share and unit sale transactions

Careful planning before contracts are signed may provide substantial taxation benefits.

Property and Real Estate Capital Gains Tax

Property transactions regularly involve CGT considerations, including:

  • Investment property sales
  • Subdivision projects
  • Property development activities
  • Joint ownership arrangements
  • Trust-owned properties
  • Foreign resident property transactions
  • Main residence exemption issues

The availability of exemptions and concessions often depends on the specific facts of each transaction.

Trusts, Companies and Capital Gains Tax

Trusts and corporate structures can create additional CGT complexities.

Advice may be required regarding:

  • Trust distributions
  • Resettlements and trust variations
  • Corporate restructures
  • Asset transfers
  • Succession planning
  • Estate and inheritance matters
  • Business restructuring arrangements

Specialist advice may assist in identifying opportunities and reducing taxation risk.

Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Capital Gains Tax

The Australian Taxation Office continues to focus on cryptocurrency transactions and digital assets.

Chris advises on CGT issues involving:

  • Cryptocurrency disposals
  • Token exchanges
  • DeFi transactions
  • NFT transactions
  • Record keeping requirements
  • Historical reporting issues
  • ATO reviews and audits

Tax treatment can vary significantly depending on the nature of the transaction.

Capital Gains Tax Disputes and ATO Reviews

Disputes frequently arise regarding:

  • Asset valuations
  • Residency status
  • Exemption eligibility
  • Small business concessions
  • Property transactions
  • Trust arrangements
  • Cryptocurrency taxation

Chris advises clients involved in ATO reviews, audits, objections, Administrative Review Tribunal proceedings and Federal Court taxation matters.

Why Obtain Specialist CGT Advice?

Capital Gains Tax outcomes often depend on decisions made before a transaction occurs.

Obtaining specialist advice may assist in:

  • Identifying available exemptions
  • Accessing CGT concessions
  • Managing taxation risk
  • Structuring transactions effectively
  • Avoiding costly errors
  • Responding to ATO enquiries and disputes

Early advice often provides greater flexibility and planning opportunities.

Speak With Chris Garlick

If you require advice regarding Capital Gains Tax, business sales, property transactions, trusts, cryptocurrency taxation or an ATO CGT dispute, contact Chris Garlick to discuss your circumstances.

Capital Gains Tax Lawyer Australia

Chris Garlick provides specialist advice and representation in Capital Gains Tax matters involving property, business sales, trusts, companies, shares, cryptocurrency and investment assets.

Capital Gains Tax issues frequently arise when assets are sold, transferred, restructured or inherited. These matters can involve significant taxation consequences and often require careful consideration of exemptions, concessions, ownership structures and the relevant taxation legislation.

Chris advises individuals, business owners, investors, trustees, accountants and professional advisers on complex Capital Gains Tax issues. He provides independent legal advice, written opinions, transaction planning, dispute strategy and representation in dealings with the Australian Taxation Office.

Whether you are selling a business, disposing of an investment property, restructuring assets, dealing with cryptocurrency transactions or responding to an ATO review, obtaining specialist taxation advice at an early stage may help reduce risk and identify available concessions and opportunities.

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Areas of Capital Gains Tax Advice

  • Capital Gains Tax advice
  • Business sale CGT planning
  • Small Business CGT Concessions
  • Investment property sales
  • Main residence exemption advice
  • Trust and CGT matters
  • Cryptocurrency CGT advice
  • Foreign resident CGT issues
  • CGT audits and disputes
  • Tax objections and appeals
  • Business restructuring and CGT
  • Capital Gains Tax litigation