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- Estate Planning and Deceased Estates
- International Tax Issues
- Income Tax
- Structuring, Restructuring and Succession Planning
- WET, Excise and Customs Duty
- Stamp Duty and Land Tax
- Payroll Tax
- Superannuation and SMSFs
- GST and FBT
- CGT and Small Business Concessions
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Tax disputes can be stressful, time‑consuming and disruptive, particularly when significant liabilities or penalties are involved. These matters require careful handling and a clear strategy from the outset.
Pengelly & Co Legal understands the practical realities of managing tax disputes and alternative dispute resolution processes, and provides strategic representation through every stage of the dispute cycle – whether as part of a review or audit, formal court or tribunal processes or during negotiation.
With Jessica’s experience acting in disputes for both taxpayers and regulators like the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), clients can feel confident that Pengelly & Co Legal are well-placed to navigate difficult and commercially-sensitive legal issues.
How we can help
We can advise and assist with:
Audits, Reviews & Early Engagement
- Managing ATO audits, reviews and information requests
- Handling payroll tax, stamp duty and land tax investigations
- Negotiating practical and commercial outcomes before matters escalate
- Preparing voluntary disclosures to reduce penalties and interest
- Advising on addressing identified non-compliance issues
Objections, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Preparing formal objections to ATO and state revenue authority decisions
- Representing clients in Tribunal and Court appeals
- Resolving disputes through early settlement offers, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution processes
- Seeking penalty and interest remissions and reductions
- Advising directors on options to challenge Director Penalty Notices
How We can help
early engagement
Compliance reviews and strategic advice on managing anticipated disputes
reviews and audits
Assistance in state and federal tax reviews and audits, including preparing audit submissions and responses
voluntary disclosures
Preparation of voluntary disclosures for state and federal taxation matters
negotiations and engagement
Representation in negotiations and settlement discussions with state and federal regulatory authorities
objections and appeals
Representation in taxation objections and appeals before state and federal courts and tribunals
penalty and interest
Advice and submissions on challenging penalties and interest and addressing director penalty notices
We’re Here When You’re Ready
Whether you have a quick question or need detailed advice, our team is ready to listen and guide you forward.