Annemarie is a taxation lawyer specialising in tax and revenue disputes, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She helps taxpayers to protect against, manage and resolve their taxation disputes.
Her expertise includes assisting a range of clients at all stages of the tax dispute continuum, from assessing tax risk in potential transactions, through to successfully defending filed positions in reviews, audits, objections and taxation litigation.
Annemarie has a strong understanding of tax policy and practice and advises on a broad range of issues including domestic and international Australian income tax, transfer pricing, superannuation guarantee charge, anti-avoidance provisions, payroll tax and state taxes. She looks for opportunities for her clients to positively influence outcomes in their interactions with revenue authorities and support clients in a range of sectors including the resources, technology, infrastructure and pharmaceutical sectors.
Acted before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal and Supreme Courts in matters such as Newmont Tanami Pty Ltd v Secretary, Northern Territory Revenue Office [2020] NTSC 22; Qantas v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2015] NSW 826; Desalination Technology Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation 2013-2015 and Overseas Air Crew Basing Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2009] FCA 7.
Advised the Australian subsidiary in relation to an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) audit of the subsidiary’s Australian operations concerning the application of the Australian Transfer Pricing Provisions. Engagement of expert witnesses at the objection stage. Achieved successful settlement of dispute.
Advised in relation to the application of the General Anti Avoidance Rule (Part IVA) regarding a debt financing transaction and preparation of a submission to the GAAR Panel. Advised in relation to evidence required to support position and application of the Exchange of Information Rules with foreign jurisdiction.
Advised multiple SGEs in relation to the application of the Australian Multinational Anti- Avoidance Law (MAAL) and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) in relation to their respective Australian operations. Engaged with the ATO and achieved settlement in relation to legacy positions (permanent establishment, royalty and transfer pricing risks) and compliance agreements in relation to go forward years.
Evidence gathering and the preparation of a Reasonably Arguable Position Paper in relation to the application of the Same Business Test spanning a period of 10 years to support the availability of carried forward losses in relation to the acquisition of the Australian group by an international private equity company.
Advised the Australian subsidiary in relation to an Australian Taxation Office audit of the subsidiary’s Australian operations concerning the application of the General Anti Avoidance Rule (Part IVA), sections 8-1 and 974-80 of the ITAA 1997. Evidence gathering including advice regarding responding to multiple onshore and offshore statutory notices issued by the ATO.
Tax Institute of Australia, NSW Forum, Committee Member
In a unanimous decision, the Full Federal Court has overturned a decision of a single judge of the Federal Court in Minerva Financial Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2022] FCA 1092...
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Future directions in transfer pricing arising under the BEPS recommendations published on 9 October 2014 by NSW Division, The Tax Institute