After 17 years experience in the Australian Taxation Office and a number of years in a large accounting and financial services practice, David moved to MSI Ragg Weir in 1993 as a taxation specialist providing high level taxation advice to a wide range of clients in all business sectors as well as superannuation funds and not for profit associations, clubs and charities with particular focus on the following:-International tax matters - David has gained extensive experience assisting foreign multinational clients with inbound tax planning advice in structuring their Australian operations together with provision of advice on exemptions, international double tax treaties, withholding taxes, transfer pricing issues and repatriation of profits.

• Provision of advice for expatriates working in Australia and outbound tax planning advice for Australian individuals and businesses operating overseas.
• Tax planning and advice provided to businesses and superannuation funds in all areas, including advice on capital gains tax concessions and planning issues related to the purchase and sale of businesses.
• Assisting self managed superannuation funds to meet compliance and audit obligations in addition to providing advice on contributions, benefits and pensions.
• Dispute resolution with Federal and State taxation authorities, including many ruling requests to the Australian Taxation Office.

When David is not immersed in tax law he enjoys spending time with his first grandchild, watching his children's sporting pursuits and playing the occasional game of golf.

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