Nick Viergever,Tax Lawyer in Melbourne

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Award Winning Law Firm – Top Specialist Firm & Top Boutique Firm (Australasian Lawyer)

A strategic and solutions-focused tax professional committed to helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Nick takes a holistic and commercially grounded approach to his work, assisting clients with tax disputes, restructures and superannuation matters. He combines technical rigour with a practical mindset, analysing complex issues to deliver advice that is both effective and outcome-driven.

He is experienced in managing ATO and SRO disputes, including objections, voluntary disclosures and penalty remissions, and advising on business restructures for SMEs and family groups.

Clients value Nick’s dependable and strategic approach, as well as his empathy and integrity when guiding them through high-stakes or sensitive matters. Nick’s ability to simplify complex tax problems while keeping sight of the broader commercial picture makes him a trusted contributor to every engagement.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University. Prior to joining Velocity Legal, he worked as a Tax Advisor at a multi disciplinary accounting and law firm, gaining experience across both technical tax advisory and practical dispute resolution.

• Negotiated a remission of a superannuation liability, reducing an ATO assessment from more than $2.5 million to $150,000 and securing full penalty remission.

• Successfully objected to several years of ATO default assessments totalling $770,000, reducing the client’s liability to under $50,000 with full remission of interest and penalties.

• Assisted clients in complex ATO and SRO matters, including objections, voluntary disclosures, penalty remissions, and general interest charge disputes.

• Provided tax advice on business restructures, capital gains, deceased estates, and superannuation matters for SMEs and family groups.

Tax Disputes

Tax disputes arise when a taxpayer disagrees with an assessment, decision, or action taken by a revenue authority. Understanding your position and available review pathways can help you respond confidently and manage risk.

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Tax Residency

Tax residency can have a significant effect on how income, capital gains, and cross-border arrangements are taxed. Understanding whether you or an entity may be treated as a resident or non-resident can help reduce uncertainty, manage exposure, and support better tax planning.

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Land Tax

Land tax can affect the holding, structuring, and ongoing ownership of property, with significant consequences if liabilities are not identified and managed properly.

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Payroll Tax

Payroll tax can affect the way a business engages workers, structures operations, and manages compliance, with significant consequences if liabilities are not identified and addressed properly.

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Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax can significantly affect the outcome of selling or transferring assets such as property, businesses, or investments. Understanding how CGT applies can help reduce uncertainty and support informed financial decisions.

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Vacant Residential Land Tax

Vacant Residential Land Tax can affect residential property holdings where occupancy requirements are not met, creating significant exposure if the rules and exemptions are not properly understood.

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Family Trust Distributions Tax

Family trust distribution tax issues often arise where trust distributions do not align with Family Trust Election rules or beneficiary entitlements. Understanding how these rules apply can help manage tax exposure and reduce the risk of unexpected liabilities.

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Small Business CGT Concessions

Small business CGT concessions can significantly reduce or eliminate capital gains tax when business assets are sold or restructured. Understanding eligibility and how the concessions apply can make a substantial difference to after-tax outcomes.

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Stamp Duty

Stamp duty, also known as land transfer duty, applies to a wide range of property and transaction arrangements and can significantly affect the overall cost of a deal. Understanding how duty applies can help manage exposure and avoid unexpected liabilities.

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