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 | Feb 22, 2026 | Tax Law
Business Exit Timing Australia: Why “Next Year” Is a Trap Markets change. Rules change. Bodies change. Almost every business owner says the same thing when selling becomes real: “Maybe next year.” At first glance, that sounds sensible. One more strong trading year....
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...
