Professional assistance securing ATO tax rulings and informal opinions to give you certainty on your tax position.
Get tax certainty before you act – we’ll secure your ATO ruling.
Protect yourself from unexpected tax liabilities and penalties.
Make confident business decisions with clear tax outcomes.
Sleep soundly with binding ATO approval.
Stop guessing. Get definitive answers from the ATO on your tax position.
You’re facing a significant business decision or transaction but aren’t sure of the tax consequences. The stakes are high and you can’t afford to get it wrong.
ADLV Law will prepare and lodge a comprehensive ruling application with the ATO, advocating for your preferred tax treatment and securing binding certainty on your position. With a formal ruling in hand, you can proceed confidently with your plans, knowing exactly what your tax obligations will be – no surprises, no penalties, just clarity.
Get clarity today.
Contact our experienced tax lawyers now to discuss your situation. We’ll assess whether a ruling is right for you and map out the fastest path to ATO certainty.
Don’t let tax uncertainty paralyse your business decisions.
You know how complex tax laws can turn even straightforward business decisions into minefields of uncertainty? You’re ready to move forward with an important transaction or restructure, but conflicting advice and unclear legislation have left you paralysed.
We’ll cut through the confusion by preparing a compelling case for the ATO, securing you either a binding public or private ruling, or an informal opinion that clarifies your exact tax position. No more guesswork.
Business owners shouldn’t have to become tax experts just to run their companies.
Australian businesses shouldn’t be paralysed by tax uncertainty. You’ve worked hard to build your success – you deserve to make strategic decisions without fear of inadvertent tax breaches. The tax system should provide clarity, not confusion. When the rules are unclear, you should have the right to seek certainty without risking penalties.
You’re a successful business owner or professional who takes compliance seriously. You want to do the right thing, but the tax laws affecting your situation are complex, ambiguous, or potentially open to interpretation. You’re contemplating a significant transaction – perhaps a restructure, acquisition, property development, or new business arrangement.
Your accountant has raised concerns about potential tax implications, but can’t give you a definitive answer. Different advisers have different opinions. The ATO website is vague. Without certainty, you’re stuck. Move forward and you risk penalties, interest, and ATO scrutiny. Do nothing and you miss opportunities. Every day of indecision costs you money and competitive advantage.
Tax uncertainty is expensive and dangerous.
You need to make a significant business decision but can’t get clear answers on the tax consequences. You need binding certainty from the ATO before you act. Without a ruling, you’re gambling with your financial future.
Get it wrong and you face:
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- Unexpected tax bills;
- Penalties up to 75% of the tax shortfall;
- Interest charges compounding daily;
- ATO audits and investigations;
- Personal liability for company tax debts; and
- The cost of fighting the ATO after the fact.
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How we deliver certainty.
We navigate the ATO ruling process for you, transforming confusion into clarity. Our tax lawyers know exactly how to frame your situation to maximise your chances of a favourable ruling. We prepare comprehensive, persuasive ruling applications that address all technical requirements while advocating for your preferred tax treatment. We handle all ATO correspondence and negotiations.
With your ruling secured, you move forward confidently. No more sleepless nights worrying about tax audits. No more missed opportunities due to uncertainty. Just clear, binding guidance that lets you focus on growing your business.
Your pathway to ATO confidence.
Step 1
Strategic assessment
We analyse your situation, identify the key tax issues, and determine the best ruling strategy (public, private, or informal opinion).
Step 2
Application preparation
Our tax lawyers craft a compelling submission, backed by legislation, case law, and ATO guidance, presenting your strongest case.
Step 3
ATO engagement
We lodge your application, manage all ATO queries, and advocate for your position until you receive your ruling.
We make the process clear and manageable, step by step.
We understand your challenges.
We understand the frustration of being held back by tax uncertainty. You want to move forward with your plans, but the risk feels too great. We know what it’s like to receive conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started. We’ve seen how paralysing it can be when every adviser hedges their bets with “it depends” and “arguably.”
We turn tax complexity into clear answers – because your business decisions shouldn’t wait for certainty.
Our Great Lawyer Guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We’ll achieve this by sticking closely to the following key principles
Take the time
Work as a team
Shared knowledge
Stick to our knitting
Transparent pricing
It's your show!
Transparent pricing for peace of mind.
We’ll provide you with a comprehensive Work Proposal detailing:
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- The full scope of services;
- Clear fixed fees for each stage of the process;
- Realistic timelines for implementation;
- Our fixed fair fees mean no surprises;
- All consultations, document preparation, meetings, and implementation support are included in the price we quote you.
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Take the first step
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