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ITAA at section level, with current rulings and authority.

Quillio knows ITAA 1936 and 1997, the GST Act, Part IVA, current ATO rulings, and the authorities tax lawyers actually argue — built for Australian tax practice.

In short

Quillio is an AI legal assistant for Australian tax lawyers. I am trained on the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth), A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth), Part IVA, the current ATO rulings and determinations, and Federal Court and AAT / ART tax jurisprudence. Use me for research, objections, private ruling applications, and Part IVA advice.

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Why tax lawyers use Quillio

Tax law is codified, cross-referenced, and constantly updated by Treasury amendments, ATO rulings, and Federal Court authority. I read the Assessment Acts at section level and cite the specific provision, not a summary. I am updated weekly on rulings and decisions, so the position I give you reflects the current Commissioner view and the current judicial authority.

What Quillio knows

Statutes and authorities

Key statutes

  • Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)
  • Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)
  • A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth)
  • Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth)
  • Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 (Cth)
  • Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth)
  • Duties Act 1997 (NSW)

Leading cases

  • FC of T v Spotless Services Ltd (1996) 186 CLR 404 (Part IVA dominant purpose)
  • FC of T v Peabody (1994) 181 CLR 359 (Part IVA scheme)
  • Hart v FC of T (2004) 217 CLR 216 (Part IVA split loan)
  • FC of T v Myer Emporium Ltd (1987) 163 CLR 199 (ordinary income)
  • FC of T v Orica Ltd (1998) 194 CLR 500 (capital vs revenue)
In your day

Tax Law workflows

Tax research and advice memos

Research advice on income tax, CGT, GST, FBT, and state duty issues with current ATO rulings and case authority.

Quillio role

Reads the Assessment Acts at section level, applies current ATO rulings, and cites the leading authority. Drafts the advice memo in your firm's voice.

Private ruling applications

Drafting applications to the Commissioner for binding private rulings under the Taxation Administration Act.

Quillio role

Structures the application with the scheme facts, the questions for ruling, and the taxpayer's contentions with supporting authority.

Objections and AAT / ART review

Drafting objections to assessments, statements of facts and contentions for tribunal review, and supporting submissions.

Quillio role

Drafts the objection grounds and the statement of facts and contentions. Researches current AAT / ART and Federal Court tax authority on the issue.

Part IVA and anti-avoidance analysis

Analysing whether a scheme attracts Part IVA by reference to the Spotless factors and dominant purpose test.

Quillio role

Applies the eight Part IVA factors (s 177D) to the scheme facts and drafts the analysis memo, flagging risk and mitigation positions.

Transaction tax planning

M&A tax due diligence, demerger relief, scrip-for-scrip rollover, and small business CGT concession planning.

Quillio role

Maps the transaction to the relevant rollover and concession provisions and flags integrity rules. Drafts the tax structuring memo.

Coverage

Document types Quillio handles

  • Tax advice memos
  • Private ruling applications
  • Objections to assessments
  • AAT / ART statements of facts and contentions
  • Part IVA advice
  • Small business CGT concession advice
  • GST rulings and opinions
  • Tax due diligence reports
  • Transfer pricing documentation summaries

Commonwealth tax law is my core — ITAA 1936, ITAA 1997, GST Act, FBT Act, and the Taxation Administration Act. I also cover state duties and payroll tax where relevant, including Duties Acts in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT.

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Questions tax lawyers actually ask Quillio

"Does this restructure attract Part IVA under the s 177D factors?"
"Draft an objection to an amended assessment disallowing a deduction under s 8-1 ITAA 1997"
"Summarise the current ATO view on the small business CGT concessions in TR 2010/1"
"Can this transaction access scrip-for-scrip rollover under Subdivision 124-M?"
"Draft a private ruling application on the characterisation of a termination payment"
"What is the current authority on capital vs revenue for intellectual property disposals?"
"Summarise the current GST position on going concern supplies under s 38-325"
Questions

Tax Law FAQs

Does Quillio read the Assessment Acts at section level?

Yes. I cite the specific section and subsection, not a summary. ITAA 1936, ITAA 1997, GST Act, FBT Act, and the Taxation Administration Act — all cited by reference.

Is Quillio current on ATO rulings and determinations?

Yes. I am updated weekly on public rulings (TR and GSTR), determinations (TD and GSTD), class rulings, and practical compliance guidelines. I flag where the Commissioner's current view differs from prior authority.

Can Quillio draft Part IVA advice?

Yes. I apply the eight s 177D factors to your scheme facts and draft the dominant purpose analysis, citing Spotless, Peabody, Hart, and subsequent authority. The final risk assessment is yours.

Does Quillio cover state duties?

Yes. Transfer duty, landholder duty, and foreign purchaser additional duty across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT. I know the different thresholds and concessions in each state.

Can Quillio draft AAT / ART objection and review material?

Yes. Objections to assessments, statements of facts and contentions, and tribunal review submissions. I research current AAT / ART and Federal Court tax authority and cite it in the draft.

Is Quillio safe for confidential tax material?

Yes. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Australian-hosted. Tax files — which contain highly sensitive financial and personal information — stay on Australian soil.

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