Melbourne · Tax Lawyers
Don’t face the ATO alone.
For around 20 years, we’ve helped clients stand up to the ATO and resolve serious tax problems. We’ll explain what’s at risk, take charge of the legal work and keep you informed—with an upfront fixed-fee quote for the work we agree to do.
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Tax law services
The right help for the problem you’re facing.
An audit. A debt you can’t pay. A notice threatening your home or business. Tell us what the ATO is asking for and we’ll help you understand your position. We also advise on tax issues before they become disputes.
Tax Litigation and AppealsTax debt proceedings, criminal charges and court disputes. We prepare your case and represent you.
Director Penalty NoticesA company tax debt can become a personal problem. Get advice on your Director Penalty Notice promptly.
Tax and Duties AdviceKnow the tax consequences before you commit. Advice on transactions, structures and tax or duty assessments.
ATO Audits, Reviews and ObjectionsAn ATO audit can disrupt your business. We manage the legal response and challenge decisions that should be contested.
Superannuation and TrustsTax advice for the funds and trusts that hold your retirement savings, business interests and family assets.
Articles & insights
Tax law, clearly explained.
Melbourne Land Tax: Ownership, Use and Valuation Matter
Victorian land tax is assessed annually by reference to taxable land. Check ownership, exemptions and site values before deciding the next step.
Read articleNo Humans, No Super—But the ATO Still Knows Where You Live
Replacing work with genuine automation can reduce future employment on-costs. It does not turn relabelled labour, offshore invoices or management from Perth into a tax-free arrangement.
Read articleAsk First, Argue Less
A well-framed private ruling can buy certainty before a transaction. A vague question about a moving target usually buys correspondence.
Read articleComing Soon, Subject to Parliament
The tax pipeline points to more reporting, faster super payments, international integrity rules and redesigned concessions—but the commencement table matters.
Read articleThe ATO Lost, Won, and Sent an Invoice
PepsiCo, Bendel and recent super decisions show why contracts, cash flows and exact statutory language still beat broad tax narratives.
Read articleSuperannuation: Simple, Except for the Rules
Payday Super, the end of the ATO clearing house and redesigned tax concessions for large balances make 2026 a year for implementation, not slogans.
Read articleTax Policy by U-Turn
The 2026–27 Budget mixes tax cuts, simplification and structural reform—while reminding taxpayers that announcements have a distressing habit of changing lanes.
Read articleThe Block Was an Investment Until the Bulldozer Arrived
Property can move from capital investment to profit-making venture or development business, changing income-tax, CGT and GST consequences.
Read articleDirector Today, Employee by Friday
Directors can trigger PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll-tax liabilities. Calling the payment a distribution does not decide what it really is.
Read articleThe Bucket Has a Leak
Trust distributions to bucket companies can manage tax timing, but unpaid entitlements, associated loans and Division 7A remain a live legal problem.
Read articleA Company Logo Does Not Make You a Business
The personal services income rules look through labels and structures to the income-producing work—and sometimes send the income straight back to the individual.
Read articleThe Company Is in Manila. The Tax Problem May Be in Perth.
A Philippines PEZA registration can be valuable, but it does not decide Australian residence, permanent establishment, CFC or transfer-pricing consequences.
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Federal tax law · national access
Tax Lawyers has offices in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane.
Speak with a tax lawyer wherever you are in Australia. Meet at one of our offices or talk by phone, Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you need an encrypted communication channel, ask us about the available options. You don’t need to travel to get the conversation started.
Tax lawyers for Melbourne clients
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460 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tax lawyers for Perth clients
Go to our Perth websiteMeet in Como or speak remotely to our tax lawyers.
Level 1, 6 Preston Street, Como WA 6152
Tax lawyers for Sydney clients
Go to our Sydney websiteMeet in Chippendale or speak remotely to our tax lawyers.
Levels 5, 5 Central Park Avenue, Chippendale NSW 2008
Tax lawyers for Brisbane clients
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80 Ann Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Melbourne tax lawyers · Victoria
Speak with a Melbourne tax lawyer.
Our Melbourne office is on Lonsdale Street in the CBD. We assist Victorian individuals and businesses with ATO disputes, director liabilities and tax litigation. If travel is difficult, arrange a phone or video consultation and tell us which notices or proceedings are causing concern.
Victorian land tax, duties and payroll tax matters involve the State Revenue Office. They can sit alongside a federal tax dispute without being the same problem. We help you separate the issues, organise the relevant documents and understand the proposed legal work before you commit to its cost.
Our Melbourne office
460 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000