matthew mckee

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expertise

  • NSW State taxes (Payroll Tax, Duties and Land Tax)

  • GST

  • Income tax and CGT

  • Trusts

  • Superannuation law

  • Tax disputes management

Matthew is passionate about all things tax and superannuation, with a particular focus on the issues that are faced by small to medium enterprises and high net wealth family groups.

Particularly regarded for his expertise in NSW State Taxes – payroll tax, duties and land tax, Matthew also works on taxation disputes where he seeks to work collaboratively with the ATO and Revenue NSW to obtain positive outcomes for clients.

His work with accountants, financial planners and non-tax lawyers on their clients’ complex taxation matters aims to demystify tax to enable clients to make informed business and investment decisions.

In addition, Matthew regularly conducts tax and superannuation training sessions, both online and in person, for accounting firms, financial planners and lawyers. Matthew is a regular presenter at conferences, including for The Tax Institute.

Matthew has a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, a Master of Taxation from the University of New South Wales and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wollongong. He is also a member of NSW State Council for The Tax Institute.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys running and watching the Wests Tigers invariably lose.

qualifications

  • Master of Laws, University of Sydney

  • Master of Taxation, University of New South Wales

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Wollongong

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney

memberships

  • The Law Society of New South Wales

  • NSW State Council, The Tax Institute

  • The Tax Institute, Fellow

 
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articles

Featured
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).

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Tax
Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution
Payroll tax for medicos: is the position now certain?
Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution

A decision by the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales appears to provide certainty for the payroll tax obligations of operators of medical, dental and allied health practices.  

It has long been thought that the payments by medical, dental and allied health practices practice to healthcare providers, where structured properly, were not subject to payroll tax. However, this view has proven to be mistaken over the last 4 years, although it has been unclear whether all medical, dental and allied health practices are caught, irrespective of how they structure their arrangements.

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Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution
Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution
No power to vary trust deed? Section 86A to the rescue!
Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution

It is often necessary to vary a trust deed for various reasons. The problem is that sometimes, particularly with older trusts, the deed does not provide the trustee with the power to vary the deed or the power is not sufficiently broad to make the necessary amendment.

Fortunately the Trustee Act 1925 (NSW) now provides trustees facing such a situation with an alternative option."

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Corporate & Commercial, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution