Congratulations to HLS Tax Law team members Fletch Heinemann and Hannah Bobby, who have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ and Ones to Watch in Australia™ Awards.
In this episode of Tax Archives with Fletch and Sarah, we look at the Full Court’s decision in SNA Group and unpack what it means for private groups, family businesses and their advisers.
From trolley collection services to cleaning businesses and security guards – is there a line between genuine subcontractor arrangements and labour hire arrangements for the purposes of the employment agent provisions in the payroll tax legislation?
In their first episode for 2026, Fletch and Sarah reflect on key lessons from 2025 and suggest the resolutions advisers should be taking into the year ahead. From documentation no-no’s to the 45-day holding rule for bucket companies, they break down how these issues may impact decisions and actions in
Hannah Bobby shortlisted in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for 2026
Let’s talk about Part IVA — where is the line between tax avoidance and ordinary tax planning? In this episode, Fletch and Sarah break down the elements of Part IVA, current risks and lessons from recent cases.
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In this episode of Tax Archives with Fletch and Sarah, we cross borders to expose one of Australian tax’s stealthiest provisions — section 99B — where what seems like a harmless capital payment from a foreign trust can quickly become assessable income for an Australian resident beneficiary.
We unpack how
In this episode, Fletch and Sarah tackle one of the most loaded words in tax — evasion. They break down the differences between tax evasion and tax avoidance, and how these concepts often play out in audits, objections, and litigation.
Sarah shares her insider view in Kirtlan v Commissioner of
HLS Tax Law is proud to be recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide rankings for leading tax firms and tax lawyers in Queensland. Doyle’s Guide is an independent resource that identifies Australia’s best law firms and lawyers based on feedback from clients, peers and industry professionals. To receive this recognition
In this episode, Fletch and Sarah go undercover in SNA Group v Commissioner of Taxation (currently subject to appeal), investigating high-stakes service entity arrangements, and whether payments to related entities within the Coronis real estate group were deductible.
