Useful Taxation & Legal Resources

Taxation & Legal Resources

Helpful Australian Taxation and Legal Information

Understanding Australian taxation law can be challenging, particularly when dealing with Australian Taxation Office decisions, tax disputes, business taxation or international tax obligations.

Chris Garlick has brought together a selection of independent Australian government, legal and professional resources to help you find reliable information about taxation law, legislation, courts and legal processes.

These resources provide general information and may be useful when researching a taxation matter or preparing to seek legal advice.

Please note: Information provided by external organisations is general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice for your individual circumstances.

Australian Taxation Office

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

The Australian Taxation Office administers Australia’s federal taxation system and provides information about individual taxation, business obligations, tax assessments, compliance and dispute resolution.

Visit: Australian Taxation Office

ATO Private Rulings

Private rulings allow taxpayers to seek the ATO’s written view about how particular taxation laws apply to their specific circumstances.

Visit: ATO Private Rulings

Australian Tax Residency

Australian tax residency determines how certain income and taxation obligations are treated under Australian law.

The ATO provides information about residency tests and the taxation consequences of living or working overseas.

Visit: Australian Tax Residency Information

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax may apply when individuals or businesses dispose of property, shares, investments and other CGT assets.

The ATO provides information about CGT events, exemptions, concessions and reporting requirements.

Visit: Capital Gains Tax Information

Business Tax Information

The ATO provides guidance for Australian businesses concerning income tax, GST, employer obligations, business structures and taxation compliance.

Visit: ATO Business Tax Information

Australian Courts and Tribunals

Federal Court of Australia

The Federal Court hears taxation proceedings involving Commonwealth taxation law, including certain appeals and disputes concerning ATO decisions.

Its website provides information about court procedures, practice notes, judgments and taxation proceedings.

Visit: Federal Court of Australia

Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

The Administrative Review Tribunal conducts independent reviews of certain Australian Government decisions, including eligible taxation decisions.

Its website explains review procedures, applications and hearing processes.

Visit: Administrative Review Tribunal

Australian Legislation and Case Law

Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII)

AustLII provides free access to Australian legislation, court judgments, tribunal decisions and other legal materials.

It is a useful research resource for legal practitioners, students and members of the public.

Visit: AustLII

Federal Register of Legislation

The Federal Register of Legislation is the Australian Government’s official source of Commonwealth legislation.

It provides access to Acts, legislative instruments and related materials, including Australian taxation legislation.

Visit: Federal Register of Legislation

Australian Legal Professional Bodies

Bar Association of Queensland

The Bar Association of Queensland is the professional association representing barristers practising in Queensland.

Its website provides information about the Queensland Bar, professional standards and legal practice.

Visit: Bar Association of Queensland

Australian Bar Association

The Australian Bar Association represents the interests of Australia’s independent bars at a national level.

Its website provides information about the Australian legal profession, advocacy and matters affecting barristers.

Visit: Australian Bar Association

Need Advice About Your Taxation Matter?

While these resources provide useful general information, taxation law can be complex, and the correct approach depends on your individual circumstances.

Chris Garlick provides legal advice and representation in Australian taxation matters, including ATO disputes, tax residency, capital gains tax, international taxation, business taxation and taxation litigation.

If you have a taxation question or are dealing with an ATO decision, you are welcome to contact Chris to discuss your circumstances and available options.

Chris Garlick | Taxation Lawyer
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Important Information

The external resources listed on this page are provided for general information only. Chris Garlick does not control the content of third-party websites, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement.

Information published by external organisations may change over time. Independent legal advice should be obtained before making decisions concerning your particular taxation circumstances.

Beware of the bald-heads of the law, for there are two men whom you should never go to Court against unless you are dragged there; one is he who has more money than you have, and the other is he who has no money at all. With the former you may lose even if you are in the right, and with the latter you will lose even if you win.

(Australianus (pseudonym of K.J. Back), β€˜Law’, The Royal Toast, 1920)

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(Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) Tiger at the Gaates, 1935, trans, Christopher Fry)
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