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When you engage a tax lawyer from Waterhouse Tax Lawyers, you’ll benefit from years of experience working within the Australia Tax Office (ATO), and expertise that is second to none. With senior staff from previous high-ranking roles in the ATO, we bring unique insights into how the ATO deals with tax disputes, tax audits, tax debts and tax fraud or evasion matters. Tania Waterhouse was also a solicitor with top tier law firm Mallesons.

We care about our clients and only accept work if we genuinely believe we can help with their tax law matter.

As shown by our testimonials, our clients are always grateful that they have engaged a tax lawyer at Waterhouse Tax Lawyers.

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Our tax lawyers can liaise with the ATO if you are being audited; obtain a payment plan for a tax debt; and represent you in a tax court case.

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WHAT WE DO

Tax Advice

Waterhouse Lawyers are skilled tax lawyers who provide tax law advi[…]

Tax Crime

The ATO can, and does, regularly prosecute taxpayers for: Failure t[…]

TPB Investigation

As all registered tax agents know, a TPB investigation or review ca[…]

Tax Audit

With high level contacts in the ATO, Waterhouse Lawyers is uniquely[…]

Tax Dispute

Having problems with a tax dispute? If you have received an unfavou[…]

Tax Debt

Waterhouse Lawyers are experts at dealing with tax debt, particular[…]

Tax Planning

Effective tax planning strategies enable you to minimise your tax a[…]

CGT Tax Advice

CGT provisions can be triggered in a wide range of situations such […]

Articles

False GST invoicing: the ATO is on to it

Michael Cranston 14 May 2024

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Proposed Budget changes for taxing discretionary trusts

Tania Waterhouse 26 May 2026

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Tax debt and divorce: Independent Tax Advice is the Missing Piece

Tania Waterhouse 23 February 2026

When a relationship ends, the focus is naturally on a fair division of the “asset pool.” However, what many parties—and even some legal practitioners—overlook is that […][…]

About Us

OUR EXPERTISE

Waterhouse Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in all tax law matters.

Tania Waterhouse and team working at a desk - Tax Lawyer Sydney Melbourne

Our tax lawyers are passionate about tax and are at the forefront of the constantly changing tax laws. We have high level legal technical skills necessary to resolve your matter. You can rest assured you are in the best possible hands with a Waterhouse tax lawyer.

We can help you with any problems with the ATO, such as:

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Testimonials

SATISFIED CLIENTS

Exceptional Service and Tax Knowledge

I am delighted with the results Tania has achieved in dealing with the Australian Taxation Office. My matter was complex.However, Tania was quick to understand the issues and able to prepare a strategy for my approval. Once I approved the strategy Tania immediately went to work and achieved a result my previous lawyers had not thought possible.

I believe Tania is a very intelligent and honest person. She has a great sense of intuition and a very commercial approach. She also has a sense of urgency and diplomacy found only in a rare few.

Tania takes a pragmatic approach to solutions. She has a very approachable manner and does not become intimidated by aggressive and complex situations.

I have no hesitation in recommending Tania to anyone needing assistance with their taxation matters.

Graeme

Graeme N—November 2014

Can’t express how grateful I am

Thank you again so much Tania.

I can’t express how grateful I am.

You’ve turned everything around for my daughters and I, after a very difficult couple of years

Chris W—February 2017

Superannuation Guarantee – thank you

Good morning Tania,

Thank you again for all your help with the AustralianTaxation Office (ATO) Super Guarantee negotations.

I would like to thank you and your associates from the bottom of my heart, for your tireless work and efforts without I have no doubt I would not be sitting here today.

Majorie L—July 2018

Lamees, You honestly have no idea what this has done for us today, I have been off unwell today but I have just seen this and it has made my entire YEAR…….this WILL get us through and we ARE now going to be able to well and truly do this……I can NOT thank you enough Lamees.

I have just seen this and it has made my entire YEAR

Dear Tania

I want to thank you for responding so promptly to my request for assistance and thank you so much for assigning Lamees to look after our case.

She has been so very good to work with, I appreciate her skill at listening closely and understanding the specific details very quickly. She has assisted me personally by very gently managing my anxiety over this problem – by staying in touch and updating whenever possible.

We are of course hoping for a good outcome, but regardless of this it is comforting to know that she has a firm grasp of the issue and is dealing with it professionally and with sensitivity.

Kindest Regards