For accountants and tax agents

Many of our matters come from accountants and tax agents whose clients need a lawyer as well. We're led by a Chartered Accountant, so we speak your language, and we work on the basis that the client stays yours.

When to bring us in

• A director penalty notice has been issued, especially a lockdown DPN or one where a defence may be available.
• The ATO has started enforcement: garnishee notices, departure prohibition orders, statutory demands or winding-up proceedings.
• An audit has become contentious, or communications need the protection of legal professional privilege.
• An objection, Tribunal review or appeal needs to be prepared or run.
• A remission request is large or has already been refused: GIC, SIC or penalties.
• A state revenue dispute about land tax, payroll tax grouping or contractors, or duty.

How we work with you

1. You introduce the client. We have a quick call with you first if that helps.
2. We agree the scope. We confirm who does what, so the client doesn't pay twice.
3. We keep you informed. We copy you in on key correspondence, with the client's consent.
4. We hand back. When the legal work is done, ongoing compliance stays with you.

Remission requests for your clients

We prepare GIC, SIC and penalty remission requests for a fixed fee. Each request addresses the remission power that applies (section 8AAG of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 for GIC, and sections 280-160 and 298-20 of Schedule 1 to that Act for SIC and penalties) and the ATO's practice statements, such as PS LA 2011/12 for GIC and PS LA 2006/8 for SIC. You provide the account history and background; we provide the submission.

Call us to discuss a client matter. A short conversation is usually enough to tell whether we can help.