by Mathew McDonough | Sep 25, 2026 | Tax Law
The ATO is not waiting in 2026. With debt collection and audit activity at a multi-year high, small businesses carrying unresolved compliance issues or outstanding tax debts are facing a genuinely narrow window to act before enforcement escalates into something far...
by Chris Garlick | Sep 22, 2026 | Tax Law
What Australia’s Foreign Resident CGT Changes Mean for Australians Living Overseas. Australians living overseas can easily assume that becoming a foreign resident for tax purposes means Australian capital gains tax is no longer relevant. That can be a costly...
by Chris Garlick | Sep 1, 2026 | Tax Law
An ATO amended assessment can turn a tax issue into a serious financial problem very quickly. The Australian Taxation Office may revisit an earlier assessment and change the amount of tax it says is payable. Sometimes the additional liability is significant. Penalties...
by Chris Garlick | Aug 18, 2026 | Tax Law
Can I Borrow Money From My Company? Tax Rules for Company Loans to Shareholders If you own a private company, you may have wondered: can I borrow money from my company? It is a common question for Australian business owners. You may want to transfer money from the...
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...
