Thomas Abraham
Thomas Abraham is an accomplished senior lawyer with expertise in state taxation advice and litigation. His extensive background and experience make him an invaluable asset to our firm and our clients.
Before joining our team, Thomas spent several years as a solicitor in the Legal Services Branch of the State Revenue Office of Victoria. During this time, he actively engaged in litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue, handling a variety of state taxation matters. Drawing upon his experience from the State Revenue Office of Victoria, as well as his private practice expertise, Thomas now focuses on providing exceptional service in the realm of state taxation.
Thomas’s practice covers a wide range of services, including offering insightful advice, assisting with exemption and concession applications, representing clients in investigations, reviews, and litigation with various State Revenue Offices across Australia. He takes pride in his ability to simplify complex taxation issues, tailoring them to meet the unique preferences and needs of each client.
Principal Areas of Practice:
- State Taxation
- Land Tax
- Primary production land
- Absentee Owner Surcharge
- Vacant residential land tax
- Principal place of residence
- Trust surcharge
- Duties
- Foreign purchaser additional duty surcharge
- Dutiable transactions
- Duty exemptions and concessions
- Landholder provisions
- Payroll Tax
- Common law employees
- Relevant contract provisions
- Employment agents
- Grouping
- Congestion Levy
- Leviable parking space
- Exemptions and concessions
- Taxation Administration
- Assessments and re-assessments
- Refunds
- Private rulings
- Objections, reviews, and appeals
- Land Tax
Professional Associations:
- Member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s State Taxes Committee
Thomas’s deep knowledge and dedication to excellence in state taxation matters ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service and expertise. His ability to demystify complex tax issues and provide tailored solutions is an asset to both our team and our valued clients.
