ATO and Tax Law
Australian tax laws are vast and complex, and the consequences of misunderstanding your obligations under the laws could be grave. However, you do not have to navigate law all alone, Denning Legal’s team of tax lawyers are here to help.
Prevention is the best cure, which is why it is better to obtain tax advice before undertaking any transactions, to make sure that you fully understand the tax implications of what you are getting into, than to act in ignorance and deal with an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) investigations afterwards.
Our Services
We provide tax advice on all kinds personal and business transactions, such as property purchases, investments in securities, business exits, etc. We provide advice on:
➝ Income tax
➝ Goods and services tax
➝ Land tax
➝ Capital gains tax
➝ Superannuation
▶︎ Tax Disputes
A tax dispute may arise with the ATO in several ways:
➝ The ATO may issue a statutory demand for unpaid tax. This could lead to winding up proceedings being commenced against you if the tax is not paid within the period stated in the statutory demand,
➝ The ATO may issue a garnishee notice to your bank, contractor, employer, or anyone who owes money to you or holds money on your behalf,
➝ The ATO may issue a tax ruling which you disagree with,
➝ You may have an objection to a tax assessment issued by the ATO.
Whatever the case, we can help you resolve the dispute. We will represent you in negotiations with the ATO, respond on your behalf to notices or demands from the ATO, and provide legal representation before the courts or the AAT where necessary.
▶︎ Tax Planning
We can help you save money by advising you on tax planning strategies which lawfully minimise your tax liability without running foul of the laws against tax avoidance or tax evasion, or being perceived as a ‘aggressive tax planner’ by the ATO.
▶︎ Tax Audit Support
Contact us if you have received an audit notification from the ATO. We can support you through the audit process to ensure that the audit is conducted according to plan and completed as quickly as possible.
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Our Approach
We understand that proper tax planning and proper handling of tax disputes are essential to the success of any business.
As such, our first step is to understand your business objectives, to ensure that we provide advice that is tailor-made for your situation. Next, we will advise you on the best strategy to achieve your objectives, and once you are on board, we will proceed to execute the strategy swiftly.
We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to providing our services, by drawing on expertise from our various practice groups, as needed.
Why choose us?
Our lawyers have vast experience in providing tax advice and handling negotiations with the ATO. We have helped hundreds of Melbourne businesses, from SMEs to large corporations across various sectors of the economy save millions of dollars, by designing effective tax planning strategies and amicably resolving disputes with the ATO.
With our experience and understanding of the Australian tax terrain, you can trust that you will be in extremely good hands.
We are meticulous and have put in place the necessary internal processes to ensure that our services are of the highest standards.