In Australian tax, most problems don’t start with numbers — they start with structure. When clients come to me with ATO pressure, disputes, or unexpected assessments, what they’re really experiencing is a deeper structural issue that has finally surfaced.
That’s why I take a surgeon’s approach to tax: precise diagnosis, strategic treatment, clean execution, zero errors.
Diagnosis: Finding the Real Issue
Tax issues are almost never isolated.
Division 7A exposures, GST discrepancies, CGT surprises, residency questions, or trust distribution errors usually connect back to a structural flaw.
Diagnose the root cause by examining:
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how the entities are set up
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how transactions were recorded
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what tax law provisions apply
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where the structure has broken down
This is where the real problem becomes clear.
Treatment: Correct the Structure With Law-Backed Strategy
With the diagnosis done, the treatment begins — guided strictly by Australian tax law.
This may involve:
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rebuilding companies, trusts, or partnership structures
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correcting past reporting positions
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running ATO reviews, audits, and objections
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implementing long-term frameworks to prevent repeat issues
The goal is not just relief — it’s stability.
Execution: Precision and Zero Errors
In tax, precision is everything.
Every adjustment, lodgement, and communication with the ATO must be accurate, consistent, and defensible.
Ensure:
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correct documentation
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clear legal positions
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alignment with current ATO guidance
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no grey areas and no loose ends
This is where structural problems are finally resolved.
The Tax Surgeon Mindset
Tax problems are symptoms. Structures are the cause. When you fix the structure, the numbers naturally fall back into place.
This is why I call myself a Tax Surgeon — and why Saby + Partners is built on clarity, discipline, and decisive corrective action.