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HLS Tax Law recognised in 2025 Doyle’s Guide rankings

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

Fletch Heinemann September 29, 2025
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Do I reside in Australia for tax purposes?

The tests for tax residency in Australia can be complicated, and getting it wrong can be costly. In this article, we set out the most common mistakes to watch out for.

Fletch Heinemann April 9, 2025
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The Bendel decision: ATO’s UPE loan view is overturned

The Full Court in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15 has overturned the ATO’s longstanding view that unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) to private companies are loans under Division 7A.

Sarah Lancaster March 3, 2025

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