Scott identifies and resolves complex taxation issues for high wealth and business clients, with a focus on property groups including investment, development and construction – from first time property owners to established players as well as more complex retirement villages, aged care and related investments. His broad understanding of taxation matters related to the industry provides businesses with optimal taxation outcomes to achieve their business objectives.
With a deep understanding of the retirement living sector, Scott helps clients navigate the differential business models, structure and commercial drivers across the complex minefield of income tax, CGT, GST, Duty and both State and Commonwealth regulation. He has written and presented a number of technical papers on the more complex taxation and commercial issues related to the sector.
A pragmatic approach enables Scott to provide tailored tax solutions to help all clients achieve their goals ranging from business sales, mergers and acquisition, business and group restructuring and succession matters.
His breadth of industry and taxation knowledge allows him to bring both commercial insights and technical expertise to serve his clients. Further his broad tax awareness ensures businesses remain strategic, contemporary and compliant in their tax strategies.
Scott has been a partner of the Sydney firm since 2003.
Qualifications and memberships
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Registered Tax Agent
- Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) with The Taxation Institute of Australia (TTI)
- Public Practice Certificate (CA) with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
