Corporate and International TaxSmall BusinessATO Dispute Resolution

Corporate and International Tax

In the corporate market we commonly advise in these areas:

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

Corporate clients call us when seeking:

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

Small Business

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

  • Tax returns, BAS, FBT returns etc.
  • Small business CGT concessions.
  • Advice on superannuation and employment taxes.
  • Self-managed superannuation funds.
  • ATO liaison.
  • 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.
  • ATO dispute resolution.
  • Getting things done.

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 characterized by:

  • Clear representation of your case.
  • Proactive dealings with senior ATO dispute resolution staff.
  • Straight talking with you, including the chance of success, likely costs and strategic options.
  • A coherent strategy as to how the issue will be resolved.