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Taxation

Australia’s tax system is notoriously complex, with rules that change regularly and penalties for even minor mistakes.

That’s why you need more than just an accountant – you need experienced tax lawyers who can give you clarity on your obligations and develop strategies that minimise your exposure.

Whether you are a company, small business or individual, our tax lawyers provide advice, manage disputes, represent you in audits, and defend you in prosecutions.

With long-standing relationships at the ATO and state revenue offices, and a deep understanding of how tax laws are administered, our team of tax lawyers cut through red tape and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Advice

Strategic tax advice across income, GST, CGT and structuring, protected by legal professional privilege.

  • Advise on income tax, GST, land, payroll and international tax that apply to you and your business
  • Minimise capital gains tax and duty on business and personal transactions
  • Structure investments, trusts and businesses for tax efficiency
  • Provide legally privileged advice that protects you in ATO disputes

Disputes and Debt Management

Effective resolution of ATO disputes and debts through objections, negotiations and penalty remissions.

  • Prepare and lodge objections to amended or default assessment so that you pay the correct amount of tax
  • Defend against garnishee notices and director penalty notices
  • Represent you in debt recovery proceedings commenced by the ATO or a state revenue authorities
  • Secure remission of interest and penalties to reduce liabilities

Audit and Review

Proactive audit defence to limit scope, reduce exposure and resolve ATO reviews efficiently.

  • Respond to and manage ATO reviews and audits on your behalf
  • Help you minimise and manage the taxation implications that arise from a review or audit of your tax affairs
  • Reduce or eliminate interest and penalties to reduce your tax debt
  • Prevent prosecution by taxation authorities

Prosecution

Strong tax prosecution defence to minimise penalties, protect your record and avoid convictions.

  • Defend clients in ATO or state tax prosecutions
  • Respond to court attendance notices on your behalf and prepare compliance filings
  • Negotiate the charges brought by tax authorities to minimise your exposure to fines and penalties
  • Attend interviews with the ATO so you can avoid criminal proceedings from being commenced

Client Testimonials

Before engaging Axe Legal, I was very anxious about how to effectively navigate a complex ATO audit. Boris & Stefan reviewed the details of my matter and set out, in easy to understand language, the requirements of the ATO guidelines. This allowed me to correctly collate the necessary supporting documentation. Boris prepared a thorough, yet succinct, submission to the ATO, resulting in a very positive outcome. I am so grateful for the professional expertise, balanced with compassion and support, the Axe Legal team provided throughout this process. I would highly recommend their services.
Sarah
I contacted Axe Legal for stamp duty and capital gains tax advice. From initial contact right through to a successful outcome both Stefan and Boris were a pleasure to deal with. They were knowledgeable, empathetic, efficient and highly responsive with their communications. It was a first time experience for me and I would have no hesitation recommending them.
Frank
Thank you to Boris and the team at Axe Legal for their assistance in helping me understand my tax residency status. Their thorough review of all the residency tests was greatly appreciated and made the process of determining my residency status very streamlined. If it wasn’t for their help in navigating the complexities of the ATO, I would have paid tax on my overseas income when I didn’t need to. I would definitely recommend Axe Legal to anyone that is unsure of their residency status as well as those who have received letters from the ATO.
Julie
Stefan and Boris at Axe Legal were absolute lifesavers! I really appreciate how they took the time to explain my Australian tax residency status to me in detail. Not only did they clarify my tax residency status for me, but they also pointed out other tax implications that I had not even thought about or knew existed. They really know their stuff and were so helpful in getting me up to speed on everything. If you need help with your tax residency from knowledgeable professionals, I cannot recommend Axe Legal enough.
Patrick
I was referred to Axe Legal by my accountant after I received an audit letter from the ATO. It's safe to say I couldn't sleep after reading the audit letter. I was so stressed and anxious as the ATO were coming after a huge amount of money that I couldn't pay. That all changed when I spoke to Stefan who was able to not only comfort me during a terrifying period of my life but also handle the matter from beginning to end and get me a fantastic outcome. I am more than happy to recommend Axe Legal to any person who needs help during an audit. They will take your matter as if it were their own.
James
I would like to thank Boris and his team for helping me through a very difficult audit. I did not expect the level of service I received from his firm. I'm usually one to try to fix the problem myself but dealing with Boris has reminded me that professionals are there for a reason. He took time to understand the history behind my matter and then came up with a strategy to deal with my situation. Thanks to Axe Legal my audit was finalised in no time at all and I was able to have the interest and penalties remitted allowing me to continue with my business. If you need help get in touch with Boris and Axe Legal.
Vanessa
I was about to acquire land to carry out a development and wanted to make sure that I had taken into account the correct amount of tax before I moved forward with the development. My accountant referred me to Axe Legal and I spoke to Stefan who quickly identified all of the tax consequences that I might face and explained them to me in simple terms. His tax knowledge and advice was downright impressive and he recommended a structure that saved me close to $100K. I would definitely recommend Axe Legal for all taxation advice.
Anthony
After receiving tax advice from Axe Legal for myself and my business, I am confident that Boris is able to address any technical tax matter quickly and thoroughly. During the initial consultation, Boris wanted to understand my circumstances so that he could provide me with tax advice that I could understand and implement. To say that I am happy with his advice is an understatement. I am so glad I engaged Axe Legal and would gladly recommend them to anyone facing tax issues.
Justin
I cannot thank Axe Legal enough for their exceptional assistance in preparing an objection to an amended assessment on my behalf. Boris and the team went above and beyond to ensure that my objection was thorough and effectively presented. Their attention to detail and deep understanding of tax law made the process much less daunting for me. Not only did they prepare a comprehensive objection, but they also applied for remission of interest and penalties, ultimately saving me a significant amount of money. I highly recommend Axe Legal to anyone facing tax challenges.
Ray
Stefan and the team at Axe Legal were an absolute lifeline when I received a director penalty notice. Their swift action and expert guidance were invaluable in helping me navigate through this stressful situation. From the moment I contacted Axe Legal, I felt reassured. Stefan explained the director penalty notice in simple terms and outlined the steps to overturn it. Thanks to their diligent work and strategic approach, the director penalty notice was successfully overturned. I cannot thank Axe Legal enough for their support and highly recommend their services to anyone facing similar challenges.
Charlotte

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