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Mark Mathews Tax Lawyer

Mark Mathews has the tax knowledge, understanding and expertise to fix your tax problem legally and efficiently.

With over 30 years in the tax profession dealing with all aspects of tax, tax audits and tax disputes with the ATO, Mark brings a wealth of tax advisory and tax dispute resolution experience spanning a broad range of markets and industries.

Mark Mathews, Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and Legal Practitioner Director of Mathews Tax Lawyers, was admitted to practise as a legal practitioner and barrister of the High Court of Australia and Federal Court of Australia in 2001.

Having worked for a number of Big 4 and mid-tier accounting and law firms and practising as a tax law barrister, Mark has extensive experience in providing commercially focused and practical tax advice to large corporates, SME’s and high wealth individuals.
Mark also specialises in tax dispute resolution. He has negotiated the settlement of major tax disputes and run complex tax litigation in the Federal Court of Australia and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Mark has acted for taxpayers and the Commissioner of Taxation.
Prior to entering private practice, Mark was Tax Counsel in the ATO. Mark’s vast experience at the ATO, spanning over 13 years in policy, technical and litigation areas, has given him a unique insight into the ATO’s approach to tax law interpretation, administration and litigation.
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For expert advice and assistance in dealing with your Personal and Business Tax Questions and Issues in Australia, please contact Mathews Tax Lawyers on 1800 685 829

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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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Tax Law - Leading - 2022
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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.
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.