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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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Services

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

False Invoicing is big and the ATO is onto to it. A recent media release says the ATO leads a serious financial task-force with the AFP […][…]

Latest Articles

Director Penalty Notice (DPN) defences

Tania Waterhouse 4 December 2025

If you have received a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) for unpaid taxes and you/your company were unable to pay the tax debts for circumstances beyond your […][…]

Tax Residency: the 183-day test is just the beginning

Tania Waterhouse 25 November 2025

Residency: 183-day test Many people think that if they satisfy the 183-day residency test then they satisfy the tax residency test. Wrrrrrong. The 183 day test […][…]

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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Tax Lawyer Tania Waterhouse

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Testimonials

SATISFIED CLIENTS

Professional team with solid tax law experience

Hi Tania

Many thanks to you and your team for resolving the issue we had with the tax office. It was a long standing issue that had escalated. The matter was resolved quickly and efficiently by Waterhouse Lawyers.

We can’t recommend Waterhouse Tax Lawyers highly enough. They are a professional team with solid experience in tax law. We were in constant communication and supported through the whole process. What was a stressful situation was calmed by good communication with all parties and clear actions.

Thank you again,

Andrew

Andrew H—March 2017

Responsive, knowledgeable tax advice

I searched for a long time for responsive, knowledgeable tax advice. I finally found it with Waterhouse Lawyers.

I had very technical matters to address, and Tania Waterhouse invested many more hours than I paid for, and successfully resolved the issues. I am very happy with the outcome.

Equally valuable was the personal touch Tania brought to our interactions. I will use Waterhouse Lawyers’ services for all my future needs.

I unreservedly recommend them for any taxation matters.

Reid

Reid M—July 2016

Tania and her team supported me through a really difficult time dealing with the ATO following a long illness. Tania was able to ensure that I was remitted the full amount of general interest charges that had been imposed by the ATO, in circumstances when my initial request for remission had been rejected with seemingly no proper consideration or good reason. The entire team were so supportive throughout. Without her support, I may not have proceeded to push for remission of the charges and, without her knowledge of the ATO and lobbying of relevant persons, I do not have confidence that my case would have been properly considered by the ATO the second time round. My heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Waterhouse Tax Lawyers.

GIC remission success

Gobsmacked – unbelievable client service from tax lawyer

Can I please just say how gobsmacked I was that you would make yourself available for a client, let alone a new client on a Sunday. Unbelievable client service.!!!! .That is above and beyond service. You certainly are what your website promotes. Thank you.

Shane B—April 2018

Successful residency objection – grateful to Waterhouse Lawyers

What a relief! I am thrilled with the ATO residency decision that I was a non-resident when I was working overseas.

And have you to thank for the amazing support, care and professionalism in every aspect of my case.

I have no doubt I have chosen the right lawyer for my needs and am very grateful for your expertise and diligence.