Tax Lawyers in Melbourne
Our team of tax lawyers provides advice to business and private clients on issues related to state and federal taxation laws, indirect tax (including Stamp Duty and GST), income tax, capital gains tax and superannuation law, including:
- General tax law advice, including:
- tax structuring;
- trusts;
- advising on transactions;
- super funds (eg limited recourse borrowing); and
- Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.
- Tax disputes/litigation, in particular:
- debt recovery and insolvency;
- Part IVC applications for review at the AAT and Federal Court;
- pre-litigation risk assessments;
- wind-ups;
- creditor’s petitions;
- defended debt;
- unfair preferences; and
- Mareva injunctions.
- Tax legal agreements such as:
- Division 7A of Part III of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936;
- tax sharing and funding agreements;
- Bamford trust deed amendments;
- trust deeds;
- tax warranties/indemnities; and
- service/recharge agreements.
- Trust loss legislation including family trust elections and interposed entity elections;
- Capital Gains Tax including rollovers and small business concessions;
- GST including margin scheme and going concern exemption;
- Stamp Duty including land rich provisions;
- State Land Tax;
- Drawing, establishing and advising in relation to:
- Discretionary trusts;
- Unit trusts;
- Hybrid trusts;
- Testamentary trusts;
- Child maintenance trusts; and
- Charitable trusts (including obtaining Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tax laws can change frequently, often on an annual basis. Governments may introduce new tax laws, amend existing ones, or change tax rates. It's essential to stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
A tax dispute arises when there is a disagreement between a taxpayer and a tax authority regarding a tax issue, such as the amount of tax owed, the interpretation of tax laws, or the application of tax rules.
Yes, you can dispute your tax return if you believe there is an error or that you have been overcharged. The process for disputing a tax return varies depending on the specific jurisdiction, but it typically involves filing an appeal or objection with the relevant tax authority.
A progressive tax structure is a tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable income increases. This means that individuals with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with lower incomes.
Tax litigation is the legal process of resolving tax disputes through the court system. It involves a formal legal proceeding where the taxpayer and the tax authority present their arguments before a judge or a jury.