How to Challenge a Land Tax Assessment in Victoria: A Practical Guide
You open the envelope from the State Revenue Office and the number doesn’t make sense.
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Standard vs Lockdown Director Penalty Notices: What Every Director Needs to Know
You’re a director. The company has unpaid tax. A letter arrives from the ATO. Your
Can You Stop the ATO Collecting Tax During a Part IVC Case?
You’ve lodged your objection. Or maybe you’re already at the AAT, preparing your case. The
What Does the ATO Actually Challenge When It Audits R&D Expenditure?
You lodge an R&D claim. The refund lands. Your client is happy. Then, six months
Can You Object to an ATO Private Ruling? A Strategic Guide
You’ve applied for an ATO private ruling on a significant transaction. The answer comes back,
Division 7A Trust Distribution Disputes: What Advisers and Directors Need to Know After Bendel
How Division 7A triggers disputes on trust distributions to company beneficiaries, what changed after Bendel, and how to manage ATO review risk in existing structures.
How Long Can an ATO Audit Take, And Is There a Time Limit?
Litigation shouldn’t feel like wandering through fog, stumbling from one procedural step to another. Yet
When the R&D is Real but Your Records are Not: Defending a Genuine Claim with Weak Documentation
Genuine R&D activities can still be rejected if documentation is weak. Learn how to defend claims with poor records, rebuild evidence, and navigate the ATO from a litigation perspective.
ATO Independent Review During an Audit: When to Use It and When to Move On
You receive an email from the ATO. It’s their “final audit position”, and buried in
Can You Get the ATO to Back Down Before a Part IVA Determination Is Made?
You get the call from your accountant . The ATO audit has taken a turn.
General Interest Charge Remission: When the ATO Will Actually Remit It and How to Ask
You settle a tax dispute with the ATO. The tax itself may be manageable at
Section 100A and Family Trusts: How the ATO Challenges Distribution Arrangements and What It Means for Your Practice
Section 100A lets the ATO challenge family trust distributions when someone else benefits. Learn how the ATO applies it, which arrangements attract attention, and how to advise clients defensively.