Mr Quy lived and worked in Dubai for more than five years. The Tribunal (eventually) accepted that he did not reside in Australia under the ordinary meaning of the word ‘resides’ test. And yet, he was still taxed as an Australian resident on his Dubai salary. So what happened? Despite
HLS Tax Law is proud to be recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for tax law in Queensland.
We’re proud to share that HLS Tax Law has once again been recognised as a Tier 1 Tax Law firm in Brisbane in the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Australia rankings.
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.
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
Even if you’re based offshore, you might still be an Australian tax resident if you maintain ties here — and it often comes down to intention.
Congratulations to HLS Tax Law lawyer, Hannah Bobby, who has been named a finalist for Graduate Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards.
HLS Tax Law has been named a Tier 1 firm in Brisbane for Tax Law in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Australia.
The decision in Kirtlan and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2025] ARTA 539 provides a rare example of a taxpayer proving the Commissioner’s evasion opinion should not have been formed.
HLS Tax Law principal Sarah Lancaster shortlisted for Taxation Partner of the Year.
