Pech v Tilgals

Judgment date: 15/04/1994
Court: NSWSC
Judge: Dunford J
Citation: (1994) 28 ATR 197; (1994) 94 ATC 4206; BC 9402477; BC9402477;
Catchwords: Taxation and revenue;  Tax agents;  Claim for damages against tax agent accountant;  Allegation of failure to submit correct income tax returns;  

Professions and trades;  Tax agents;  Failure of accountants to prepare and submit accurate tax returns on behalf of plaintiffs;  

Professions and trades;  Commencement of limitation period;  Defendant negligently failed to prepare and submit accurate tax returns on behalf of plaintiff;  Plaintiff subsequently liable for penalty tax;  

Professions and trades;  Accountants;  Failure of defendants to prepare and submit accurate tax returns on behalf of plaintiffs;  Assets transferred to plaintiff by company without consideration;