by Chris Garlick | Jun 10, 2026 | Tax Law
ATO Tax Disputes Lawyer Australia: When You Need Legal Representation Instead of an Accountant Many Australians first seek help from an accountant when they receive correspondence from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In many situations, that is entirely...
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....
by Chris Garlick | May 26, 2026 | Tax Law
Australian Federal Budget 2026 Tax Changes: What They Mean for Taxpayers, Investors and Business Owners The Australian Federal Budget 2026 tax changes have created significant discussion across Australia, particularly for individuals, investors, business owners and...
by Chris Garlick | May 19, 2026 | Tax Law
When Mum or Dad Dies… Why Does the Tax Office Want a Piece of the Super? Most Australians spend their entire working lives building wealth inside superannuation. They are encouraged to make concessional contributions, salary sacrifice more income, and maximise their...
by Chris Garlick | May 12, 2026 | Tax Law
Tax Barrister Australia: When Tax Problems Become Legal Problems Most people do not realise the difference between an accountant and a tax barrister until the situation becomes serious. A late tax return is one thing. A complex audit, tax dispute, litigation matter,...
by Chris Garlick | May 6, 2026 | Tax Law
Tax Lawyer Advice Australia: End of Financial Year Legal Strategy Guide As the end of financial year approaches in Australia, most people focus on outcomes. Income. Deductions. Final numbers. But the real issue is not what you report. It’s whether your position is...
by Chris Garlick | Apr 28, 2026 | Tax Law
Tax Lawyer vs Accountant Australia: Who Should You Trust for Tax Advice? When it comes to tax lawyer vs accountant Australia, most people assume they are interchangeable. They’re not. Choosing the wrong type of advice can expose you to risk, limit your options, and...
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,...