A former big four accounting partner being sued for allegedly promoting tax exploitation schemes will claim others at his firm were involved in the drafting and review of documents.
The ex-partner also wants to file a limited defence to the Tax Office’s claims because he may incriminate himself and open himself up to penalties, according to an application made to the Federal Court by his legal team.
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