Tax Lawyer, Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance, Tax Audit, Tax Disputes

Expert Tax Lawyers

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.

VIEW OUR TAX LAW SERVICES

Tax Assistance

Get help from a tax lawyer

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.

CALL US TODAY

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

Proposed Budget changes for taxing discretionary trusts

Tania Waterhouse 26 May 2026

The Federal Budget has proposed major tax changes for discretionary trusts, and from 1 July 2027 the way trusts are taxed in Australia could change significantly. […][…]

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:

MEET THE TEAM

Tax Lawyer Tania Waterhouse

Tania Waterhouse body shot - Tax Lawyer Sydney Melbourne

Testimonials

SATISFIED CLIENTS

In a time filled with emotional and stressful challenges, seeking advice from Tania Waterhouse was the best decision I could have made. Her guidance provided me with the clarity and confidence needed to navigate through my issues. She has a remarkable ability to ease one’s mind with her expertise and genuine support. I highly recommend Waterhouse Lawyers for anyone in need of legal guidance.

Michelle K – April 2024

In disbelief at the positive ATO experience

I slept well last night for the first time in a long time, after which this morning, feeling rested was almost like a strange experience!

Many many thanks for co-ordinating such a positive and eventful meeting with the ATO. I was still in disbelief after we left, not only at the extraordinariness of the synchronicities that became apparent, but also at how everybody worked collaboratively towards a favourable resolution.

You were right in advising me the way you did beforehand, and I am tremendously grateful for that.

I’m looking forward to resolving all this soon and getting back on track with timely lodgement of my returns as and when they are due from now on.

Thank you again Tania, for your continued good work.

Michael K

Michael K—April 2015

Speedy, Efficient, Friendly

My experience with Tania has been nothing short of awesome. Her expertise, her experience, her speedy work, and her cheery and pragmatic approach has been instrumental in giving us the direction we needed with our case. Tania is a superstar and we love working with her.

Brendan P—March 2015

Absolutely fate

Dear Tania

I cannot thank you and your team enough for the work undertaken to have my charges completely withdrawn during recent matters I was facing with the ATO. It was absolute fate that I contacted your office, but it was the best decision I could have made. From the very first phone call, you treated me with kindness and respect, despite the situation I had found myself in.

When one thinks of a Solicitor, it is easy to go straight to the stereotypical movie character with images of someone who is selfish, greedy and rude. But you, Tania, are the epitome of thoughtful, generous and compassionate and I will forever be in your debt for the kind and considered way you supported me from afar.

I highly recommend Waterhouse Lawyers to others who may be facing overwhelming situations regarding tax litigation, although, I hope to never require your services again!

Kindest Regards Tania,
Leisa F.

Leisa F – November 2020

A million thanks for a great result

Well thank you God & thank you Tania! I’m so grateful to you for your advice and for the time and care taken in the delivery so I could trust you and follow that advice. A very happy Christmas to you and many blessings as you have given me the best gift I could hope for.Lauren