by Chris Garlick | Nov 26, 2025 | Tax Law
Does the Prime Minister Get Special Tax Treatment in Australia? Every few weeks someone leans over a bar or a barbecue, lowers their voice and asks: “So… does the Prime Minister really pay tax like the rest of us?” It’s a fair question. The role comes with motorcades,...
by Chris Garlick | Nov 19, 2025 | Tax Law
Introduction: The Strange Case of the Tax Resident of a Tree Australian taxation law has produced some unforgettable stories, but none stranger than the man who became a tax resident of a tree. It is a real example of how tax residency rules, the permanent place of...
by Chris Garlick | Nov 13, 2025 | Tax Law
Vanuatu Tax Residency: Why Australians May Still Be Taxable in Australia Vanuatu’s appeal is obvious: no personal income tax, no company tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth or inheritance tax. Apart from a 12.5% VAT on goods and services, the country promotes itself...
by Chris Garlick | Oct 7, 2025 | Tax Law
Avoid These Deduction Mistakes Before You Lodge Your Tax Return Claiming deductions is one of the easiest ways to reduce your tax bill, but mistakes are common — and some can carry penalties or delays. The ATO has been increasing scrutiny, so knowing what errors to...
