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Tax Disputes — Audits, Objections, Litigation

Dealing with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) or State Revenue Office (SRO) can be stressful, time-consuming, and confusing. If you’re facing an audit, a penalty, or a dispute, it’s important to get clear advice and strong tax legal representation as early as possible.

At Mathews Tax Lawyers, our sole focus is Australian Federal and State tax law. We act for individuals and businesses who need help managing tax disputes with the ATO and SRO or who require tax legal representation to challenge ATO or SRO assessments and decisions in the relevant tribunal or court.

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How We Can Assist

We provide tax advice and tax legal representation in:
Audits and Reviews

Guidance and tax legal representation if the ATO or SRO is examining your affairs.

Objections

Preparing and lodging objections to ATO or SRO assessments and decisions.

Negotiations

Dealing directly with the ATO or SRO on your behalf to resolve disputes.

Tax Litigation

Representing clients in the Administrative Review Tribunal or Federal Court to review or appeal unfavourable objection decisions.

Penalties and Interest

Advice and applications for remission of penalties and interest.

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Why Early Advice Matters

Tax disputes rarely resolve themselves. The longer you wait, the more interest may build, and the fewer options you may have available to you. Getting tax legal advice early helps you to understand your rights and options, reduces unnecessary stress, and puts you in control of the process.

Our Approach

Clear Communication

We explain your options in plain English.

Direct Representation

We handle correspondence and negotiations with the ATO and SRO, so you don’t have to.

Experience

With over 30 years in tax law, including work at the highest levels of the ATO in Complex Advising, the Tax Counsel Network, and objections and litigation, at Big 4 firms in tax controversy and as a tax barrister, we bring deep insight into how tax disputes are managed and resolved.

Tailored Strategy

Every dispute is different; we develop an approach based on your circumstances and objectives.

Who We Act For

Next Steps

If you have received notification of an audit or review from the ATO or SRO, or are already in the middle of a tax dispute, don’t ignore it. The sooner you act, the more options you may have

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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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