Corporate and International Tax

Our corporate client base includes:

• Australian subsidiaries of smaller multinational groups. These groups are seeking an advisor that understands the issues faced and language used by corporate groups, but without the cost structure associated with larger accounting firms.
• Local business seeking expansion offshore. These clients need a firm with expertise in international tax, at a reasonable cost.
• Local business with more complex accounting and tax requirements due to rapid growth, acquisitions or business restructures.

In the corporate market we commonly advise in these areas:

• Tax consolidation.
• International tax.
• Transfer pricing.
• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Research and development tax incentive.
• Thin capitalisation.
• Employment taxes, including FBT and Payroll Tax.
• Indirect taxes, including GST, Land Tax and withholding tax.
• Tax effect accounting.
• Preparation of statutory accounts.
• Corporate secretarial.

Corporate clients call us when seeking:

• Technical expertise.
• Practical advice.
• Quick turnaround.
• Reasonable fees.
• Direct contact with a senior tax practitioner.

Private Business

For private business we provide a broad suite of tax and accounting services including:

• Tax returns, BAS, FBT returns etc.
• Outsourced financial controller services
• Small business CGT concessions.
• Advice on superannuation and employment taxes.
• Self-managed superannuation funds.
• ATO liaison and dispute resolution.
• Tax advice on buying and selling businesses.
• Budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Business strategy and improvement.
• Estate planning.
• International tax planning for emerging businesses.
• Business migration.

Business owners deal with us for:

• Technical competence.
• Straight answers.
• Professionalism.
• Quick turnaround.
• Getting things done.

Tax Consulting

Our tax consulting service is available for clients who require advice on a specific tax issue.  You will be assisted by an experienced tax professional who will provide guidance on the issue, including exploration of alternatives. 

Common tax consulting issues include:

• Small business capital gains tax concessions.
• Tax implication of merges, acquisitions and business sales.
• Tax residency.
• Tax issues associated with business migration.
• Employee share schemes.
• Transfer pricing.
• International tax.
• Estate planning and deceased estates.
• Research and development tax offset.
• Taxation of trusts.
• Tax consolidation.
• Tax effect accounting.

ATO Dispute Resolution

We deal with the ATO on your behalf with respect to tax audits, private rulings, objections, appeals and Administrative Appeals Tribunal proceedings.  Our focus is on resolving disputes, including in the following areas:

• Small business CGT concessions.
• Division 7A (private company loans).
• GST and cash sales.
• Residency.
• Penalties, failure to lodge etc.
• Undisclosed income.
• Employee share schemes.
• Trust distributions.
• Superannuation, Payroll Tax and employee issues.
• Incomplete records.
• Transfer pricing.

Our dispute resolution is characterised by:

• A strategic approach to dispute resolution.
• Clear representation of your case.
• Proactive dealings with senior ATO dispute resolution staff.
• Straight talking with all stakeholders.