Commonwealth Tax Offences

We have appeared in hundreds of Commonwealth / ATO prosecution matters. The Commonwealth governmental agencies are highly proactive in operations such as Wickenby, Trusts Taskforce, Purana Taskforce to name but a few. Interdepartmental investigations between ATO ASIC ACC Federal POlice and State police provide limitless resources to the government. Fighting charges arising from allegedly fraudulent activity requires perseverance and fortitude.

We appreciate that serious matters if proven carry gaol sentences and we understand the impact that this may have on you and your family. Your reputation is also at stake as even simple convictions for minor matters such as failing to lodge BAS and other returns leads to a criminal record and hefty fines. These convictions may affect your employment prospects and disclosure causes embarrassment.

The ATO has prosecution policies - please refer to the ATO website. The various Tax Acts are very strict in relation to compliance matters. Often individuals who have committed offences in the past whether they have done so deliberately, or through trusting others such as their bookkeepers and accountants, or deliberately - must account and take responsibility for the conduct now. We have conducted defence cases against the ATO and the rules are complex and often defeat the defendant without careful legal consideration.

The ATO has limitless resources and in house specialists in prosecutions and investigations. They have unparalleled power to delve into your private financial and business affairs. If you have been charged with offences under the Commonwealth Criminal Code or Commonwealth Crimes Act for tax offences please contact our offices immediately as such breaches are punishable by gaol sentences. If your matter has not yet reached that position then we may assist you in your negotiations with the ATO.

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