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ATO Offence Lawyers In Brisbane

Robertson O’Gorman represents individuals, directors, and companies under ATO investigation or prosecution for offences including tax fraud, tax evasion, GST fraud, failure to lodge returns, false statements to the ATO and failure to remit employee tax obligations.

The Australian Taxation Office, or ATO, is the commonwealth taxation regulator.  Our Australian taxation system is a system of self-assessment and relies on taxpayers to act honestly in fulfilling their taxation obligations.

The Commissioner of Taxation has the power to ensure compliance with the taxation laws.  Penalties are applicable to persons who contravene the taxation administration legislation. If you have been accused of taxation fraud or other tax avoidance claims our lawyers experienced with ATO claims in Brisbane can help you.

The ATO process

The investigative process adopted by the ATO will depend on the nature of the investigation being conducted.  The ATO have a number of far reaching powers that they can exercise. They have formal access powers which allow them to enter and remain on premises in order to gain access to books, documents, goods and other property.  They are able to make copies of documents.  However they cannot seize documents without consent.

If you are under suspicion of ATO fraud or illegally avoiding tax obligations, then having an experienced lawyer is highly recommended to protect your interests.

The consequences of tax offence claims for you or your business

If you are charged with having committed a criminal tax offence, the investigation will be conducted by the ATO (Australian Taxation Office). Following this process, the prosecution will be conducted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.

The law provides for a number of offences including:

    • Making false and misleading statements;
    • Failing to keep accurate accounting records;
    • Failing to lodge taxation returns or activity statements; and
    • Failing to pay tax or remit the tax deductions of employees.

There are a number of facets to corporate and business tax which are closely studied as part of the ATO’s investigating authority. Businesses and companies must ensure that their records are properly kept. These are serious charges and having an ATO offence lawyer on your side can be a great benefit.

Contact us if you need a tax avoidance lawyer or ATO defence solicitor in Brisbane today. We offer a free initial consultation and can help you make the best decisions to defend your company or directors throughout the investigation and trial process.

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