Lyndon Garbutt

Lyndon Garbutt is an esteemed lawyer and accomplished professional, serving as the Principal at West Garbutt. With a robust background as a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, he provides comprehensive advice on payroll tax, land tax, GST, income tax, and capital gains tax. Lyndon's clients include family businesses and high-wealth private groups spanning diverse industries, as well as religious and non-profit organisations, particularly those in the health, retirement villages, and aged care sectors. His expertise extends to advising on exemptions and concessions related to GST, land tax, and payroll tax. For landholding clients, he navigates GST, land tax, and local government rates, ensuring compliance and optimisation. In payroll tax, Lyndon offers insights into grouping, contractor, and employment agent provisions. He is renowned for representing clients before the Australian Taxation Office and State revenue authorities, managing scenarios involving voluntary disclosures, private rulings, reviews, audits, and objections. Lyndon’s accolades include his recognition in the Doyles Guide as a Leading Tax Lawyer in Queensland, achieving Preeminent status from 2023 to 2025. He has also been recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia for Tax Law since 2023. A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, he holds Fellowship with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a Chartered Tax Adviser with The Tax Institute. Throughout his career, Lyndon has held pivotal roles including Director and Principal at West Garbutt since 2018. Previously, he served as Special Counsel at McCullough Robertson and as a Manager at Williams Hall Chadwick. His career commenced as an Accountant at Boyce Chartered Accountants. Lyndon is a proud alumnus of the Queensland University of Technology. His insight is frequently sought for publications and presentations, discussing topics such as tax implications for Queensland law practices and the GST Margin Scheme. His comprehensive list of publications and presentations is accessible for those interested in his professional contributions.