by Chris Garlick | Mar 30, 2026 | Tax Law
ATO GST Refund Crackdown Australia: Operation Protego Explained Did you rob the ATO? No mask. No getaway car. Just an ABN. Right now, that’s the uncomfortable question facing thousands of Australians caught in the ATO GST refund crackdown Australia is aggressively...
by Chris Garlick | Mar 22, 2026 | Tax Law
Part VIII — The Good Ending Not disappearing. Not grinding. Just living well. There’s a misconception about what a good ending after selling a business in Australia actually looks like. Most people imagine disappearance — a sudden retreat from relevance, contribution,...
by Chris Garlick | Mar 15, 2026 | Tax Law
Relationships After Selling a Business: Marriage, Friendships and the Social Reshuffle Selling a business is usually discussed in financial terms. Valuations, tax concessions and deal structures dominate the conversation. Yet the most significant change often has...
by Chris Garlick | Mar 8, 2026 | Tax Law
Business Exit Lifestyle Australia: Buying the Yacht (Or Whatever Yours Is) Part VI of the Exit Series People like to joke about it. “Sell the business, buy the yacht.” It’s usually said as a cliché. A quick summary of what people imagine happens after a successful...
by Chris Garlick | Mar 1, 2026 | Tax Law
Business Exit Planning Australia: Liquidity Isn’t the Finish Line For years, the sale of the business exists as an idea. It feels like a future event. A finish line. A day when everything will finally become lighter. Eventually, that day arrives. The documents are...
by Chris Garlick | Feb 22, 2026 | Tax Law
Business Exit Timing Australia: Why “Next Year” Is a Trap Markets change. Rules change. Bodies change. Almost every business owner says the same thing when selling becomes real: “Maybe next year.” At first glance, that sounds sensible. One more strong trading year....
