by Chris Garlick | Jul 28, 2026 | Tax Law
Received a Director Penalty Notice? What Every Australian Company Director Needs to Know Focus Keyphrase: Director Penalty Notice Lawyer A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is not something any company director wants to receive....
by Chris Garlick | Jul 22, 2026 | Tax Law
What Should You Do If the ATO Contacts You? Receiving a letter, email or telephone call from the Australian Taxation Office can be unsettling. However, contact from the ATO does not automatically mean that you have done something wrong. The ATO may be seeking...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 19, 2026 | Tax Law
When to Add a Tax Lawyer to the Team: A Practical Guide for Accountants and Solicitors When the ATO Requests Documents or Interviews When the Outcome Depends on Contested Facts When Significant Penalties Are Involved When an Objection Could Become Litigation When...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 10, 2026 | Tax Law
ATO Tax Disputes Lawyer Australia: When to Add Tax Counsel to the Client’s Advisory Team Many Australians first seek help from an accountant when they receive correspondence from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In many situations, that is entirely appropriate....
by Chris Garlick | Jun 1, 2026 | Tax Law
Australia’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes: Why Wealthy Families Should Review Their Structures Now The recent debate surrounding proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reforms has caused many investors, business owners, family groups and high-net-worth individuals to...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 1, 2026 | Tax Law
10 Tax Traps That Could Cost Australians Thousands of Dollars Most people do not set out to make tax mistakes. Unfortunately, many Australians unknowingly walk into tax traps that can lead to audits, disputes, penalties, interest charges, and lengthy legal battles....
