Tyson Bateman,Tax Lawyer in Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia

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Tyson is a strategic tax adviser who combines technical precision with strong commercial insight to deliver clear, results-focused advice.

Tyson is a strategic tax adviser who combines technical precision with strong commercial insight to deliver clear, results-focused advice. He helps business owners, investors and advisers navigate complex tax issues with confidence, ensuring every decision supports their broader commercial goals.

Clients value Tyson’s approachable and reliable manner, as well as his ability to distil intricate tax law into practical, actionable guidance. He is known for his proactive approach, taking ownership of matters and driving outcomes that achieve both compliance and commercial value.

His experience includes advising on the structuring and restructuring of businesses and investments, providing advice across federal and state tax regimes, and acting in taxation reviews and disputes. He regularly assists clients with small business CGT concessions, state taxes and complex tax disputes involving the ATO and State Revenue Office.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance), and a Diploma of Languages (Mandarin). He is also a member of The Tax Institute.

Successfully persuaded the ATO to withdraw default assessments totalling $4.5 million, eliminating all client exposure in an audit spanning multiple years.
Secured a full exemption under the small business CGT concessions for a $40 million primary production property sale, achieving a tax saving of approximately $9.4 million.
Acted in a Victorian payroll tax review, reducing the client’s reassessment exposure from more than $1.4 million to approximately $300,000.
Advising on complex ATO investigations, state revenue reviews and audits involving land tax, transfer duty, foreign surcharge taxes and payroll tax.
Managing ongoing ATO dispute involving default assessments exceeding $3 million and complex multi-entity property holdings.

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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Taxation of Deceased Estates

Tax considerations play an important role in how estates are planned, administered, and distributed. The taxation of deceased estates considers how tax issues apply to estate assets and income after a loved one passes away, and how tax-effective planning can influence those outcomes.

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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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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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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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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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