Our insights
Quy – new residency risks for Australians working overseas
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 recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings
HLS Tax Law is proud to be recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for tax law in Queensland.
Crypto assets
Income tax consequences on airdropped crypto assets and wrapping crypto assets
Cameron v Commissioner of Taxation – interest deductibility and FTEs
The Federal Court has handed down its decision in Cameron v Commissioner of Taxation, and Fletch and Sarah are back to walk you through the key findings.
The 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts: inside Treasury’s consultation paper
The proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts is set to reshape how family and business structures are taxed.
Unpacking Bendel and what it means for UPEs
The High Court has handed down its decision in Bendel. In this episode, we work through the majority’s decision.
The legislation lands — what do the 2026 Federal Budget tax changes mean in practice?
Two weeks on from the 2026 Federal Budget, Fletch and Sarah are back to unpack the draft legislation and explanatory memorandum that have already hit Parliament.
HLS Tax Law named a Tier 1 Tax Law Firm in the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Awards
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.
2026 Federal Budget recap: trusts, CGT and negative gearing
In this episode of Tax Archives with Fletch and Sarah, we discuss our initial reactions to last night’s 2026 Federal Budget — the most tax-heavy budget we’ve seen in years.
Commissioner of Taxation v Morton: is the farm being sold on capital or revenue account?
In this episode of Tax Archives with Fletch and Sarah, we look at the Full Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Morton and unpack what it means for landowners caught in the path of urban sprawl, developers and their advisers.
HLS Tax Law recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™
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.
SNA Group Full Court decision: when family agreements fall apart
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.
Our team
Your tax law experts
Our Brisbane based tax lawyers use their expertise to provide clear advice and identify solutions. We are here to help, whether you require specialist advice, our assistance with review or audits, or are in a dispute with the ATO or State revenue authorities.
Our principals have been recognised as leading tax lawyers by Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers.
Our Expertise
How we can help
Our lawyers use their tax expertise to provide clear advice and identify solutions, whether your matter requires specialist advice, assistance with responding to review or audits, or litigation with the revenue authorities.
We assist all taxpayers and their advisers (accountants, lawyers, and financial planners) with a wide range of tax matters.
Tax advice
We provide expert, timely and clear advice on a range of difficult tax issues including international tax issues, income tax, CGT, GST, withholding taxes, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, stamp duty, land tax.
Tax audits and objections
We help clients respond to review and audit activity from the ATO and State revenue authorities. Where assessments are issued following a review or audit, we represent clients in objections to those assessments.
Tax litigation
We represent clients who want to dispute tax decisions in the Court or Tribunal. Often, tax disputes can be resolved before a Court or Tribunal hearing; however, where this is not possible, our team has a consistent record of advising on effective strategies to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.