Tax advice, ATO rulings and objections
Income tax, GST and FBT advice, private binding rulings and objections to ATO decisions.
Some tax questions do not have an obvious answer. A property sale, a restructure, an unusual payment or a large GST transaction can carry real risk if the treatment is wrong, and the cost of getting it wrong usually shows up years later.
We give clear written advice on income tax, GST and FBT questions. Where certainty matters, we can ask the ATO for a private binding ruling before you act. And if you disagree with an ATO decision, we can prepare and lodge an objection on your behalf.
How we help
- Income tax advice
- Advice on how a transaction, payment or event is taxed before you commit to it.
- GST advice
- Clear answers on property transactions, mixed supplies, registration and other GST questions.
- FBT advice
- Reviewing benefits provided to staff and how fringe benefits tax applies.
- Private binding rulings
- Preparing and lodging ruling applications so the ATO confirms how the law applies to your situation.
- ATO objections
- Challenging an assessment or decision you disagree with, with the facts and law set out properly.
- ATO reviews and correspondence
- Responding to ATO questions and information requests on your behalf.
Who this is for
- Anyone planning a large or unusual transaction
- Businesses with GST questions on property or complex supplies
- Taxpayers who disagree with an ATO assessment or decision
- People who have received an ATO letter they are unsure how to answer
Questions about tax advice, ato rulings and objections
What is a private binding ruling?
It is the ATO's written view on how the tax law applies to your specific circumstances. If you follow it and your facts match those you described, the ATO is bound by it, which gives you certainty before you act.
Is there a time limit to object to an ATO decision?
Yes. Objections generally need to be lodged within a set period after the assessment or decision, often two or four years for income tax assessments and shorter for some other decisions. Contact us as soon as possible so the deadline is not missed.
I received a letter from the ATO. What should I do?
Don't ignore it. Send us a copy and we will explain what it means, what the ATO is asking for, and how to respond.
Talk to Babu about your tax
Book an appointment at Bella Vista or Holder, or send your question on WhatsApp and get a reply from the person who will do the work.
Prefer to call? 0434 123 701