gillian tam

senior associate

expertise

  • Corporate & Commercial

  • Property & Development

  • Tax

  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation

  • Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Gillian Tam practices in tax and commercial law, with a focus on income tax and capital gains tax, business restructuring, and insolvency arrangements for small and medium enterprises, high-net-wealth individuals and their families.

Gillian also has a wide range of experience working with clients in resolving disputes relating to tax, insolvency and commercial issues.

She is personable and highly committed, concerned with building client satisfaction and providing sound strategic advice.

Gillian holds a Master in Taxation from University of Sydney, and a Bachelor in Commerce and Laws from Macquarie University.

Outside of work, she enjoys socialising with family and friends, travel and rock climbing.

memberships

  • The Tax Institute

  • The Law Society of New South Wales

qualifications

  • Master of Taxation, University of Sydney

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Macquarie University

  • Bachelor of Laws, Macquarie University

 
Brown Wright Stein Gillian Tam-6_RT.jpg

articles

Featured
Tax
High risk! AML/CTF Compliance - It's coming for accountants, real estate agents and lawyers!
Tax

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) has been passed by Parliament. The Bill overhauls Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, and extends the regime to certain 'high-risk' services provided by lawyers, accountants, trust and company service providers, real estate professionals, and dealers in precious metals and stones.

Read More →
Tax
Tax
Payroll Tax Implications for Arrangements Between Related Companies
Tax

A recent case in New South Wales has highlighted an important payroll tax risk for businesses operating through related companies. The decision in Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v E Group Security Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWCA 259 demonstrates how arrangements within corporate groups can trigger payroll tax liabilities under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW).

Read More →
Tax
Corporate & Commercial
Sporting clubs, community service organisations and charities are in the ATO’s sights - does your sporting club or community service organisation need to lodge an ATO annual return by 1 October 2024?
Corporate & Commercial

Not-for-profits entities with an ABN which are eligible to self-assess as income tax exempt will be required to submit an annual self-review return with the ATO, commencing from the 2024 income year. The 2024 annual self-review return must be lodged by 31 October 2024.

The new reporting regime was introduced to enhance integrity in the tax system and ensure that only eligible NFPs are entitled to income tax exemption.

Read More →
Corporate & Commercial