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First Offence Tax Charges
First Offence Tax Charges
If you find yourself facing a tax charge and this is your first offence, the laws relating to your case may be different. As Melbourne lawyers with extensive experience in a number of fields, including tax law, we can advise you of the best way to handle your specific matter and any way in which the laws may differ for your first offence.
Tax charges can often arise out of someone having difficulties with their finances.
It is important to understand the state of your accounts and put the offending in a context that a Magistrate can understand.
Tax charges are often built on a number of assumptions by the Prosecution about what the state of your finances were. Being methodical and working out an alternative hypothesis are an important skill for a criminal tax lawyer.
We have access to forensic accountants and all the necessary experts to fight your charges vigorously.
Book to see one of our solicitors now.
It is important to understand the state of your accounts and put the offending in a context that a Magistrate can understand.
Tax charges are often built on a number of assumptions by the Prosecution about what the state of your finances were. Being methodical and working out an alternative hypothesis are an important skill for a criminal tax lawyer.
- As this is a first offence, where there any extenuating circumstances that led you to act in a manner that is out of character?
- What actually was the state of the accounts?
- What was the catalyst for the behaviour occurring?
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We have access to forensic accountants and all the necessary experts to fight your charges vigorously.
Book to see one of our solicitors now.



