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Tax Objections & Appeals

Specialist representation before the ATO, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court of Australia.

SPECIALIST EXPERTISE

Disputing ATO decisions since the 1990s

Our principal Richard Wytkin B.Bus, CPA, FTIA is one of Western Australia’s most experienced tax appeals practitioners. If you have received an ATO assessment or penalty you believe is wrong, we can help.

When You Can Object

You may lodge a formal objection when you disagree with:

  • An income tax or GST assessment
  • An amended assessment
  • A penalty or interest charge
  • A private ruling
  • A superannuation determination

Act promptly — strict time limits apply (generally 2 years for income tax, 4 years for other taxes).

Where Appeals Are Heard

If the ATO disallows your objection, you can appeal to:

  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) — informal, accessible, no court fees
  • Small Taxation Claims Tribunal — for disputes under $5,000
  • Federal Court of Australia — for complex or high-value matters

How We Represent You

Our end-to-end service includes:

  • Reviewing the ATO position and identifying grounds
  • Preparing and lodging your formal objection
  • Negotiating directly with the ATO
  • Representing you at the AAT or Tribunal
  • Applying for penalty and interest remission

TIME LIMITS

Key deadlines you must know

Missing a deadline can permanently extinguish your right to challenge an ATO decision. Contact us as soon as you receive an assessment or penalty notice.

2 Years

Lodge an objection to an income tax assessment within 2 years of the date of the notice of assessment.

4 Years

For most other taxes (GST, FBT, PAYG) you generally have 4 years to object from the date of the assessment or decision.

28 Days

Once an objection is decided, you typically have 28 days to appeal to the AAT or elect to go to the Federal Court.

Act Now

Delays can be fatal to your case. Contact us as soon as you receive any ATO notice you wish to dispute.

COMMON MATTERS

Disputes we regularly handle

From straightforward penalty remissions to complex Federal Court litigation, we have the experience to represent you effectively.

Income Tax Assessments

Disputes over taxable income, deductions disallowed, capital gains assessments and amended returns.

GST Disputes

Objections to GST assessments, input tax credit denials, ABN cancellations and BAS amendments.

Superannuation

Excess contributions tax, SMSF compliance notices, non-arm's length income assessments.

Penalty Remission

Applications to reduce or waive ATO penalties and general interest charge where reasonable grounds exist.

ATO Audit Defence

Representation during ATO reviews and audits, responding to position papers and final audit reports.

Settlement Negotiations

We negotiate directly with the ATO on your behalf to reach a commercial resolution where possible.

Received an ATO assessment you disagree with?

Time limits are strict. Contact us today on (08) 9274 2299 for a confidential discussion.