Business & Commercial
Tax lawyers advise on disputes with the ATO, structuring and tax investigations.
They act in audits, objections and appeals, and advise on the tax consequences of transactions.
Tax disputes and audits can involve large sums, penalties and interest. Specialist advice can reduce exposure.
Federal tax is administered by the ATO, with objections and appeals to the Administrative Review Tribunal or Federal Court. State taxes such as payroll tax, land tax and stamp duty are administered by state revenue offices.
27 firms
Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Christopher Garlick Barrister provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Tax Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
West Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Succession Solutions Perth provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Claremont, WA · Perth CBD
Swan Legal Pty Ltd, provides legal services in Claremont, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law and Tax Law.
Understand the next step
Identify the taxpayer, issue and whether the matter is planning, a review, an objection or a dispute. Provide the actual assessment or correspondence and its dates.
Clarify the distinction between legal advice, preparation of returns and ongoing accounting services.
Explain the transaction, amount involved, parties and desired result. Provide the current agreement and relevant entity or trust details.
Ask which risks need legal, accounting, tax or technical advice. Identify essential terms and those you are willing to negotiate.
Agree who negotiates, approves documents and tracks continuing obligations. Clarify whether post-completion advice is included.
Request a defined scope or staged budget with assumptions about document review and negotiation rounds. Personal guarantees, tax and related disputes may need separate work.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Highlight signing dates, finance conditions and demands. Raise an inability to meet debts immediately so appropriate advice can be identified before further commitments.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Yes, usually within strict time limits, and then appeal to the tribunal or court if needed.
You can register a company yourself. A lawyer is useful for the shareholders agreement, the right structure for tax and asset protection, and making sure your contracts and terms protect you.
Yes. Leases often run for years and can include costly obligations such as make-good, outgoings and personal guarantees. Some states also have retail leasing laws that affect your rights.