by Chris Garlick | Jan 7, 2026 | Tax Law
Part I — The Moment the Question Appears “What if I didn’t do this forever?” It doesn’t arrive with drama. There’s no crisis. No boardroom blow-up. No collapse. In fact, the business is often doing just fine — sometimes better than ever. But one day, usually in a...
by Chris Garlick | Dec 18, 2025 | Tax Law
Christmas Travel, Tax Residency & the ATO | Australian Residency Risks For most Australians, Christmas travel means family, rest, and a temporary escape from work. For the ATO, it can mean something very different. December and January travel is routinely examined...
by Chris Garlick | Dec 11, 2025 | Tax Law
Every week, I speak with Australians who haven’t lodged a tax return for five, ten, or even fifteen years. Some were living overseas. Others were bouncing in and out of Australia. A few were deep in cryptocurrency trading through companies or offshore platforms. Many...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 24, 2025 | Tax Law
Understanding withholding tax rules in Australia is essential for any individual or business earning or distributing income across borders. Whether you’re paying dividends, earning royalties, or handling interest payments, these rules determine how tax is...
