- Your taxes
Resolve a tax audit, objection or dispute
Specialist tax dispute lawyers who understand how the ATO operates and how to get the best outcome for you
An ATO audit, review, or dispute is not just a technical exercise, it is a high-stakes process with real financial and reputational consequences. Our tax dispute lawyers understand the ATO’s approach and will give you the best possible chance of a favourable outcome.
Respond with authority
Engage with the ATO's review or audit process with lawyers who understand exactly what they are looking for and how to respond effectively.
Challenge assessments that are wrong
Lodge formal objections and pursue litigation where an ATO assessment is incorrect, excessive, or not supported by the law.
Act quickly on penalty notices
Respond to Director Penalty Notices and other urgent ATO demands within the strict time limits that apply.
When you work with us, you will have former ATO officers and specialist tax lawyers managing your dispute with deep knowledge of how the ATO operates.
How we can help
Respond to an ATO tax review or audit
Challenge an ATO decision
Respond to a Director Penalty Notice
Why specialist representation matters in a tax dispute
The ATO is one of the most powerful agencies in Australia. It has access to extensive data, sophisticated risk profiling tools, and experienced officers who conduct hundreds of audits and reviews each year. Going into a dispute with the ATO without specialist legal representation puts you at a significant disadvantage.
Timelines are critical. Director Penalty Notices carry strict deadlines after which personal liability becomes unavoidable. Objection periods are limited. Missing these windows can cost you the right to challenge an assessment entirely, regardless of the merits of your position.
At ADLV Law, our tax dispute team combines deep technical expertise across income tax, GST, payroll tax, and land tax with extensive experience representing clients in ATO audits, objections, and litigation. We understand what the ATO looks for, what arguments are most persuasive, and where disputes are most likely to settle. We give you the strongest possible representation at every stage of the process, from the initial review through to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Federal Court if necessary.
