Resolve a tax dispute, objection or tax audit
ATO reviews, audits, and disputes move fast and get expensive quickly. The risk is not only tax payable. It includes penalties, interest, cashflow disruption, reputational damage, and in some cases personal liability for directors.
We manage the dispute from first contact through to resolution. That includes controlling communications with the ATO, validating the facts, protecting privilege, building the technical position, and running the process so deadlines and evidence do not get away from you.
The outcome is clarity on where you stand, what can be defended, and a practical path to close out the issue.
Why early action matters
Most tax disputes are won or lost on process and proof. The ATO’s position hardens when responses are late, inconsistent, or unsupported by documents.
Objections and review pathways have strict time limits. DPN timeframes are tight. The sooner the matter is triaged and controlled, the more options remain open.
How we can help:
We offer a range of services to help you resolve a tax dispute, objection or audit, including:
Responding to a tax review, investigation or audit
Manage the engagement end-to-end: scope control, document production, submissions, interviews, and settlement strategy. The focus is minimising disruption while protecting your position and reducing exposure to penalties and interest.
Tax disputes, objections, and administrative law action
Challenge assessments and decisions through the objection process and dispute lifecycle. Where required, run administrative review and escalation pathways, including formal review/appeal options. The focus is building a defensible case on the facts and the law, then executing the strategy without procedural mistakes.
Responding to a Director Penalty Notice (DPN)
Act immediately to protect directors from personal exposure. This includes assessing the DPN validity, confirming the underlying debt and reporting position, and implementing the most appropriate response pathway to reduce or eliminate personal liability risk.
Your peace of mind
You will have a controlled plan, a clear paper trail, and a single point of accountability for the dispute. Communications with the ATO will be disciplined and consistent. Your evidentiary position will be organised. Your options will be mapped before you commit to a path.
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 principles:
- We'll listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we'll thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you'll know the full consequences.
- Our lawyers work as a team, so someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
- One of our key goals is to pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
- We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and won't pass on the cost of our learning.
- For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don’t take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we'll map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
- We're not in this game for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
We measure our success on how efficiently we have facilitated your objectives, enhanced your relationships, and reduced the level of stress for all involved.
If we sound like people you can work with, call us now and speak directly with a great lawyer.