Tax Law Expert For Lawyers
As all lawyers and legal practitioners know, in business and transactions, tax is ever present and must always be considered.
Given the complexity of the tax laws and legal specialisation, there will be many situations where you may require legal advice, assistance and support from a tax law expert to properly advise your client.
Even if you do practice in tax, cases may arise which are complex, outside your area of expertise or which may relate to new and changing areas of the tax law where there is little or no ATO or judicial guidance.
You might:
- require tax technical legal advice to help you resolve a client’s tax problem
- not have the resources to deal with a client’s tax audit or their complex tax affairs
- just want a second opinion or review
- want expert tax technical support in dealing with tax or other litigation
- not have in-house tax law capabilities
- require assistance with drafting persuasive legal arguments in tax objections or private ruling applications
- require assistance with tax clauses in legal documents
Where We Can Help You:
- Tax advice and second opinions or reviews
- Tax controversy matters where legal assistance and representation is required
- Assessments of whether a position is reasonably arguable
- Drafting of documents where tax law expertise would minimise risk of loss or litigation
- Preparation of objections
- Preparation of documents for court or ART
- Collection and preparation of evidence
- Staff training
We can work collaboratively with you as a team where we do not have direct contact with your client, or we can work directly with you and your client to represent their interests.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is not legal advice, is for general information purposes only, and is not specific to any person or situation. There are many factors that may affect your circumstances. You should seek professional advice from a suitably qualified and licensed advisor before making any decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’re not the first person to wonder about these things. Most of our clients come to
us with similar worries.
What does a tax lawyer do that an accountant can’t?
Accountants focus on compliance and tax returns. A tax lawyer represents you legally — in audits, disputes, and litigation — and protects your rights when things go wrong.
When should I call Mathews Tax Lawyers?
As soon as you receive notice of an audit, penalty, or investigation. The earlier we act for you, the more options you may have.
Can you help if the ATO is already taking action?
Yes. Even if the review or audit process has started, we can still represent you and work towards the best outcome.
Do you work outside Brisbane?
Yes. We act for clients anywhere in Australia, with our headquarters in Brisbane and virtual offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
How do your fees work?
Costs depend on the complexity of your matter. We provide clear, upfront estimates before starting work, so you know what to expect. Where possible and depending on the scope of work, we provide fixed fees.