Expert representation for tax reviews, investigations and audits – protecting your interests against the ATO.
We defend your position and minimise penalties when the Tax Office challenges your tax treatment.
Minimise or eliminate penalties and interest charges.
Preserve your wealth from aggressive ATO recovery action.
Protect your reputation and business interests.
Turn ATO scrutiny into resolution with experienced tax dispute specialists on your side.
The ATO has questioned your tax position and is demanding answers, documents, and explanations. ADLV Law will assess your position, formulate your strongest defence, and represent you confidently through the entire dispute process. So you can move forward with certainty, knowing the tax dispute is resolved and you’re no longer looking over your shoulder
Don’t face the ATO alone.
Call now to speak with a tax disputes expert who will assess your situation and outline a clear strategy to protect your interests. Time is critical – early action can significantly reduce penalties.
When the Tax Office disagrees with you.
You know how sometimes the Tax Office takes a different view to you about the tax implications of a transaction?
First we help you assess whether you are right or wrong. If you are right, we help you convince the Tax Office of your position. If you are wrong, we help you manage the issue with the Tax Office to minimise likely penalties and interest.
The tax system shouldn’t be a trap for honest taxpayers.
The tax system shouldn’t be a trap for honest taxpayers. You’ve worked hard to build your success and paid your fair share of tax. It’s fundamentally wrong that years later, the government can second-guess your legitimate business decisions and threaten crushing penalties. The system should support business growth, not punish those who create jobs and contribute to the economy.
You are running a successful business and have been building your wealth to look after your family. You believe you have been doing everything you can to meet your tax obligations, and that you have paid your fair share of tax.
Although you have always thought you are fully complying with your taxation obligations, you have now received a notice from the Tax Office asking pointed questions about the way you have treated certain transactions. The implication is that you have got something wrong, and the consequences could be significant. Threats have been made about penalties and interest. You want to know where you stand, and to get this sorted out as soon as possible.
If you ignore the issue, or your response is unconvincing, you may be subject to base penalties of up to 75% of the tax shortfall. This base penalty can also be increased (or reduced) if there are aggravating or mitigating circumstances. If you delay, you may also miss out on the opportunity to make voluntary disclosures which may significantly reduce the base penalty amount, or even give rise to a full remission of penalties, where it is fair and reasonable to do so.
The ATO has challenged your tax position.
You have received notice from the Tax Office that they disagree with how you have treated certain transactions when preparing your returns. The Tax Office is asking you for further information and your response to a number of technical questions.
You need expert representation to respond effectively and protect your interests.
If you ignore the problem you may be subject to higher tax penalties and mounting interest. If you do not cooperate with the investigation you may be subject to additional civil penalties and sanctions. You may also miss out on the opportunity to make disclosures to the Tax Office that may reduce penalties.
Your strategic defence against ATO action.
We will review your situation and provide you with our independent opinion of whether you are right or wrong. If we believe you are right, we will help you confidently respond to the Tax Office and convince them of your position.
If we believe you are wrong, then we will help you manage the situation to minimise penalties and interest. We handle all ATO communications, prepare comprehensive submissions, and negotiate the best possible outcome.
Either way, you want to put this stressful issue behind you as quickly as possible. With the Tax Man off your back, you will be able to confidently get back on with life, without looking back over your shoulder.
Your roadmap through the tax dispute.
Take control of your tax dispute with experienced advocates on your side.
Step 1
Immediate assessment
Contact us urgently for an expert review of your ATO notice. We’ll identify critical deadlines and assess your position’s strength.
Step 2
Strategic response
We formulate a comprehensive defence strategy, including voluntary disclosure opportunities and penalty reduction options.
Step 3
ATO negotiation and futureproofing
We manage all ATO interactions, prepare technical submissions, and negotiate on your behalf. Securing the best possible outcome and implementing strategies to prevent future disputes.
We make the process clear and manageable, step by step.
We understand your challenges.
We understand that this can be a frustrating, and sometimes even a frightening experience. It’s not fair that the onus is on you to get it all 100% correct, and then have the Tax Man come and second-guess you years down the track.
We know what it feels like to have your integrity questioned when you’ve always tried to do the right thing. The stress of an ATO investigation can affect your sleep, your business decisions, and your family life.
We are frustrated by the ATO’s guilty-until-proven-innocent approach and their ability to freeze assets and garnishee accounts before disputes are resolved.
We care about protecting the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build and ensuring you’re treated fairly throughout the process.
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 tax dispute resolution.
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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