State Tax Disputes
State taxes catch many people by surprise
Whilst objections relating to federal taxes such as income tax or GST are common, there are also a growing array of state taxes that can catch landowners, property investors and property developers by surprise.
Aptum and its wider team has in-depth knowledge of valuation processes and factors used by the SRO to determine property and land tax assessments.
Our team has extensive experience working with the SRO to resolve a range of issues in land tax disputes, including: high valuations, failure to apply exemptions, incorrect attribution of ownership, and double stamp duty.
Aptum can help you gain certainty on your tax position in relation to your land holdings and any investments, such as property transactions or property developments. We provide strategic, practical advice, so you can make informed decisions about your business and investments.
How can Aptum help?
- Land tax disputes (including valuation disputes, land tax exemptions and surcharges)
- Land transfer (stamp duty)
- Landholder duty disputes
- Advising on property taxes that may impact upon property developers and their particular developments (e.g. transfer duty, windfall gains tax on rezoned land, vacant residential land tax, growth areas infrastructure contribution)
"Commercial, strategic, accurate and well-thought-out advice. Incredibly easy to work with. Nothing was too much trouble. The Aptum team provides very safe pairs of hands which lead to a good result for the client."
– Anonymous (sourced from the 2024 Client Choice Awards)
What makes Aptum different
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Select team members
Michael Buscema
Practice Lead (Tax Disputes)
Josh Baravelli
Senior Associate
Christine Turkington
Paralegal