by Mathew McDonough | Sep 30, 2026 | Tax Law
Receiving a disallowed objection from the ATO is not the end of the road. It is, however, a critical decision point that demands careful strategic thinking. From here, three distinct paths diverge: review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, litigation in the...
by Mathew McDonough | Sep 29, 2026 | Tax Law
Inherited property feels like a windfall until the Australian Taxation Office sends a different message. Thousands of beneficiaries and executors sell inherited property each year believing the transaction is tax-free, only to discover a substantial capital gains tax...
by Mathew McDonough | Sep 27, 2026 | Tax Law
Moving overseas is a major life decision, and for many Australians it raises a question that is far more complex than it first appears: does leaving Australia mean you also leave the Australian tax system behind? The answer, in many cases, is no. Australian tax...
by Mathew McDonough | Sep 26, 2026 | Tax Law
Most people assume that once they establish Australian tax residency, proving it to a foreign tax authority is simply a matter of paperwork. That assumption can be costly. An Australian tax residency certificate is the formal document the ATO issues to confirm your...
by Mathew McDonough | Sep 25, 2026 | Tax Law
The ATO is not waiting in 2026. With debt collection and audit activity at a multi-year high, small businesses carrying unresolved compliance issues or outstanding tax debts are facing a genuinely narrow window to act before enforcement escalates into something far...