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How to Dispute or Object to a Tax Assessment
All is not lost if the ATO has issued a tax assessment and you believe that they have got it wrong because you are able to dispute the assessment by lodging an objection if you have grounds. We have set out below everything you need to know about preparing a tax objection.
Grounds for Objection
You can dispute a default assessment or an audit decision if you have grounds for an objection.
In relation to a tax audit you will have rece
[...]International Tax
International tax: CFC tax rules explained
If you have interests in offshore companies you should be aware of the taxation rules relating to Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) or Controlled Foreign Trusts Rules […][…]
Tax Debt
ATO action for winding up a company
The ATO can ask the court to wind up a company that hasn’t paid its tax debts. This is a serious step by the ATO, and […][…]
Tax Debt
Director penalty notice – personal responsibility for company tax
The ATO can use a director penalty notice to encourage directors to either cause a company to comply with its tax obligations, or close the company down.[…]
Tax Residency
Aussie crew member of overseas yacht? Australian resident for tax purposes?
A question that frequently arises is whether an Australian who is living and working on a yacht based in overseas waters is a non-resident and thus […][…]
Tax Debt
How does the ATO use a garnishee notice?
Do you have a debt owed to the ATO? Have they issued you a garnishee notice? Find out when the ATO issues a garnishee notice, and what you can do about it.[…]
Tax Audit
Strange things people have claimed as tax deductions
You may be wondering what you can deduct in your tax return. We all know the deductions for work-related travel and laundry costs for a uniform, […][…]
