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Frequently Asked Questions

You’re not the first person to wonder about these things. Most of our clients come to
us with similar worries. We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we get asked. If your question isn’t here, or you’d like advice tailored to your situation, we’d be glad to talk.

Accountants focus on compliance and tax returns. A tax lawyer represents you legally — in audits, disputes, and litigation — and protects your rights when things go wrong.

As soon as you receive notice of an audit, penalty, or investigation. The earlier we act for you, the more options you may have.

Yes. Even if the review or audit process has started, we can still represent you and work towards the best outcome.
Yes. We act for clients anywhere in Australia, with our headquarters in Brisbane and virtual offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
Costs depend on the complexity of your matter. We provide clear, upfront estimates before starting work, so you know what to expect. Where possible and depending on the scope of work, we provide fixed fees.

Experience

Our Legal Practitioner Director has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of tax, including 13 years at the ATO. We know how the ATO thinks and what it takes to persuade them to negotiate or change their view.

The ATO sometimes gets things wrong

The ATO doesn’t always come to the right conclusion and sometimes the issues can be borderline. Based on our Legal Practitioner Director’s vast ATO and private practice experience, we know when a case is arguable and when it’s not. If the ATO has got it wrong, we do our utmost to make it right.

We treat your tax problem as our tax problem

We treat your tax problem as our tax problem

We “think” tax

Dealing with tax requires a certain kind of mind set – one that is not acquired overnight. We see through the complexities and focus on the key issues that need to be resolved. We explain complex tax laws and facts in a way you can understand.

No, we do not do tax compliance work or prepare tax returns or BAS’s. We only provide tax advice and legal representation in relation to your tax affairs.

Tax issues don’t go away on their own. Interest will increase the longer you wait; your situation could get worse, and you may have fewer options, so it’s best to seek advice early.

Yes. We act for individuals, small to medium businesses, accountants, lawyers, and registered tax agents facing disciplinary action by the TPB.

Yes. As a law firm, everything you share with us and tell us is protected by legal professional privilege and strict confidentiality rules.

Any ATO correspondence, past tax returns, and relevant financial documents will help us get a clear picture of your situation.

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Why You Should Choose Mathews Tax Lawyers

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Exclusively Practising in Tax Law

Dedicated to Australian tax law. It’s all we do.
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More than 30 Years’ of Experience

More than 30 years in tax law, including as Tax Counsel at the ATO, director at Big 4 firms, and as a tax barrister.
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Direct Access to the Legal Practitioner Director

You deal directly with the Legal
Practitioner Director; your case is not delegated to junior staff.

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Jargon-Free Advice

No legalease, just clear plain English advice you can understand.
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Nationwide

Serving clients Australiawide from our Head office in Brisbane.
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Award Winning
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Recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading tax law firm.
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