Insights · Australian tax disputes

Default assessments: getting the evidence right from the start

October 27, 2026•1 min read

What you need to prove when challenging an ATO default assessment, and why a complete, consistent record of your income matters from the outset.

Teigen Kershaw · 27 October 2026 · Approximately 5 minutes

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Teigen Kershaw

Teigen Kershaw has spent almost a decade in tax disputes and superannuation. That has included senior roles in private practice and at the Australian Taxation Office.

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