Kahlia is a determined, solution-driven lawyer, consistently delivering strategic advice and successful outcomes for her diverse clients.
Kahlia Smith is an accomplished Associate at our firm, specialising in Disputes and Insolvency. Serving a diverse clientele including the Government (Commonwealth), private clients, and businesses, she has a track record of navigating complex issues and delivering effective solutions.
With a rich history of success in her practice area, Kahlia is known for her determination, hard work, and organisation. Her strong academic background and profound understanding of Disputes and Insolvency Law have led to numerous positive outcomes for her clients.
Relentlessly dedicated and results-driven, Kahlia ensures her clients receive personalised, strategic advice, making her an invaluable advocate in any dispute or insolvency proceeding.
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Key Specialisations
Qualifications
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Client Solutions
Commissioner of Taxation
Taxation
Client problem
The Applicant filed an objection to the Commissioner’s deemed assessments in respect of fringe benefits tax for each of the FBT years ended 31 March 2012 to 31 March 2019. The appeal concerned travel expenses incurred by the Applicant in respect of air travel of its field-non manual employees who could not be accommodated on the mainland. The total amount of fringe benefits tax in dispute was $13,014,296.
outcome achieved
In dismissing the appeal, Logan J held that the travel expenses were not incurred in the course of gaining or producing assessable income and accordingly did not meet the “otherwise deductible” rule.
Loan Recovery
Debt recovery
Client problem
The Defendant failed to repay a loan to Kahlia's client within the time required.
outcome achieved
Kahlia filed a claim in the Magistrates Court and obtained default judgment. She was instructed to commence bankruptcy proceedings against the Defendant and recovered the full amount of the loan plus legal costs.
Dispute with Son
Property Law
Client problem
Kahlia's client paid for the construction of a granny flat on her son’s property. Following a relationship breakdown, the client moved out of the granny flat and sought to recover the cost of the construction.
outcome achieved
Kahlia was instructed to commence proceedings in NSW to protect her client’s position. The parties entered into a settlement deed and Kahlia's client recovered $170,000, representing a $40,000 increase in the amount originally negotiated between the parties.
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Kahlia Smith's INSIGHTS
Disputes and Insolvency
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