Family succession traps
There are complex tax rules when dealing with company shares. Practitioners should be aware of the relevant legislation and if unsure, seek specialist advice.
By Jim Main - 4 min readThere are complex tax rules when dealing with company shares. Practitioners should be aware of the relevant legislation and if unsure, seek specialist advice.
By Jim Main - 4 min readStamp duty on shares was abolished some time ago, but don’t forget about landholder duty.
By Michaela Schmidt - 4 min readWhen dealing with deceased estates, practitioners should be mindful of capital gains tax implications when dealing with gifts.
By Jim Main - 4 min readA practical guide to the new Revenue Ruling DUT 046 on the deceased estates duty concession.
By Dung Lam and Annelise Jeromela - 7 min readThe importance of seeking tax advice on company distributions.
By Jim Main - 3 min readAs your initial choice of entity has long-term consequences, it’s important to give it careful consideration. By JIM MAIN
By Jim Main - 3 min readCareful attention required with foreign trusts and duty. By AMANDA TULLY
By Amanda Tully - 3 min readBeware the sting of GST withholding when advising the purchase of land. By JIM MAIN
By Jim Main - 3 min readPresume the sale of a new house to be subject to GST unless established otherwise. Always think GST when buying or selling. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min readSuccession law and planning is complex. With state and Federal revenue laws often in conflict, lawyers and accountants need to work together. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min readA recent High Court decision clarifies the Commissioner of Taxation’s power to require the production of documents, and the later use of those items. By…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 5 min readAmending a trust deed is a tricky business. Tax must always be taken into account, and NSW duty must also be considered. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min readDetermining whether a landowner is a ‘foreign person’ can be complicated, State duty and surcharge outcomes can be surprising. By KEN LORD.
By Ken Lord - 6 min read