ATO audit services & correspondence support for Sydney businesses
ATO audit services and correspondence support for Sydney business owners, managing the process on your behalf from the first letter through to resolution.
When the ATO gets in touch
Receiving a letter, review notice or audit request from the ATO can be unsettling, especially if you’re not sure what it means or how to respond. A review is often a preliminary check of specific items, while a full audit is a more detailed examination of your records and lodgements, but both are handled in a similar way: understand exactly what’s being asked, then prepare a clear, complete response.
Manraj, a CPA-qualified, registered tax agent with 15+ years’ experience across Big Four, mid-tier and boutique firms, has handled ATO correspondence and reviews throughout his career and manages the process directly with the ATO on your behalf.
From first letter
to resolution
We review what you’ve received, explain what it means, and manage the response and any follow-up directly with the ATO.
- Correspondence review & response
- Audit & review representation
- Record preparation
- Voluntary disclosures & corrections
- Payment plan negotiation
Experience with how the ATO process actually unfolds
Having worked across Big Four, mid-tier and boutique firms, Manraj has seen ATO correspondence and audits from a range of business types and knows how the process typically unfolds. You deal directly with him throughout, so your explanation of events stays consistent from the first letter to the final outcome.
If you’re looking for general tax planning advice with no current ATO correspondence involved, our Tax Planning service is a better starting point.
- Direct liaison with the ATO on your behalf, not left to manage it yourself
- Experience across a range of business types and audit triggers
- The same adviser from the first letter through to resolution
- Support with voluntary disclosures and payment plan negotiation where needed
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
I've just received a letter from the ATO. What should I do first?
Don’t ignore it, and don’t respond without understanding what it’s actually asking for. Book a consultation as soon as possible so we can review the notice and confirm any response deadline.
What's the difference between an ATO review and a full audit?
A review is often a preliminary check of specific items, while a full audit is a more detailed examination of your records and lodgements. Both are handled similarly in terms of preparing a clear, complete response.
Can you deal with the ATO directly, instead of me?
Yes. As your registered tax agent, we can liaise with the ATO directly on your behalf throughout a review or audit.
What triggers an ATO audit or review?
Reasons vary and aren’t always disclosed by the ATO. Common triggers include data-matching discrepancies, industry benchmarking, or random selection. We can help you understand your specific notice once we see it.
If I find a mistake in a past return, should I tell the ATO myself?
It’s usually better to make a voluntary disclosure through your tax agent, which can reduce penalties compared to the ATO identifying the error first. Talk to us before you contact the ATO directly.
Will I owe money if the ATO audits me?
Not necessarily. An audit or review may conclude with no changes, an adjustment, or a liability. We’ll help you understand the likely range early and negotiate a payment plan if one is needed.
Where can I read more about what to expect from an ATO audit?
See our guide ATO Audits: What You Need to Know in Insights below for a general overview of the process.
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