by Mathew McDonough | Oct 27, 2026 | Tax Law
What Is an ATO Garnishee Notice? A letter from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is rarely welcome, but few carry the immediate weight of a garnishee notice. Unlike many recovery measures, a garnishee notice the ATO issues does not require a court order. It allows...
by Mathew McDonough | Oct 27, 2026 | Tax Law
Do You Need International Tax Advice in Australia? Cross-border finances have a way of turning a straightforward tax return into something far more complex. Whether you have recently moved to Australia, earn income from overseas, hold foreign assets, or are...
by Mathew McDonough | Oct 27, 2026 | Tax Law
Why Tax Residency Matters More Than a Visa or Passport Assuming you hold a valid Australian visa or passport, you might think your tax obligations are straightforward. However, tax residency Australia is a separate question entirely. The Australian Taxation Office...
by Mathew McDonough | Oct 7, 2026 | Tax Law
ATO Hardship Provisions: How to Apply, What Evidence You Need and When They Actually Work. Most people who contact a tax debt lawyer about an ATO debt assume that hardship relief is essentially a sympathy appeal, a last-resort plea that the ATO may or may not choose...
by Mathew McDonough | Oct 6, 2026 | Tax Law
Director Penalty Notice Payment Plans: Can You Negotiate With the ATO or Dispute Personal Liability? Receiving a director penalty notice transforms a company tax problem into a personal financial crisis. Within days, the Australian Taxation Office can pursue you...
by Mathew McDonough | Oct 5, 2026 | Tax Law
Division 7A Loans: Understanding the ATO Risks for Company Directors and Shareholders Many directors borrow from their own company believing it is a straightforward internal arrangement. They are wrong, and the Australian Taxation Office has the audit activity to...
