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Thomas Abraham
special counsel, commercial | tax
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Thomas Abraham has dedicated his practice to untangling the complexities of taxation law for his clients – carving a clear path ahead when they need it most.
Thomas has a deep understanding of state taxation from both sides of the coin, having previously handled complex litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue for the State Revenue Office in Victoria. This coupled with his private practice experience, gives him a unique 360-degree view of taxation law and informs his no-nonsense approach to tax advice.
His practice covers a wide range of tax services, including land tax, duties, payroll tax, and congestion levy matters, assisting clients with advisory matters, exemption applications, private rulings, investigations, and appeals.
“I see myself as a legal strategist. On one hand, I ensure that sound strategy is adopted well in advance so that a client’s day-to-day affairs are smooth-sailing. On the other, if a dispute does arise with the relevant authorities, I rigorously devise a bespoke strategy best-suited for the client.”
Areas of Expertise
Commercial and industrial property tax
Congestion levy
Land transfer duty
Land tax
Landholder duty
Payroll tax
Tax dispute resolution
Windfall gains tax
leadership positions
committee member, law institute of victoria, state taxes committee
recent experience
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successful objection: $2.5M sub-sale duty assessment withdrawn
Successfully assisted a property developer in a complex objection regarding the sub-sale duty (land development) provisions in the Duties Act 2000 (Vic), resulting in the state revenue office withdrawing a duty assessment totalling $2.5 million.
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land tax appeal win against state revenue authority
Successfully assisted a private client in obtaining a successful appeal outcome in a novel dispute pertaining to the application of certain primary production land tax exemption provisions in the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic).
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foreign land tax surcharge advice on property worth over $450m
Devising appropriate strategies and solutions for a private client who incurs an annual foreign land tax surcharge for a high-profile property valued over $450 million.
