by Chris Garlick | Jul 22, 2026 | Tax Law
What Should You Do If the ATO Contacts You? Receiving a letter, email or telephone call from the Australian Taxation Office can be unsettling. However, contact from the ATO does not automatically mean that you have done something wrong. The ATO may be seeking...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 19, 2026 | Tax Law
When to Add a Tax Lawyer to the Team: A Practical Guide for Accountants and Solicitors When the ATO Requests Documents or Interviews When the Outcome Depends on Contested Facts When Significant Penalties Are Involved When an Objection Could Become Litigation When...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 10, 2026 | Tax Law
ATO Tax Disputes Lawyer Australia: When to Add Tax Counsel to the Client’s Advisory Team Many Australians first seek help from an accountant when they receive correspondence from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In many situations, that is entirely appropriate....
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: Combining Accounting Expertise with Legal Strategy in Serious Tax Matters 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,...
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: The Complementary Roles of the Accountant, Solicitor and Tax Lawyer 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...
