A painful day at the office
An illustration of the severe tax and duty risks that arise when wills purport to deal with assets held through companies and trusts.
By Amanda Tully - 1 min read
Marriage breakdown: why it pays to be on the ball about taxation
CGT exempt is different from income tax exempt and all not asset transfers are exempt on a marriage breakdown. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Costly mistakes in using deceased estates exemptions from duty
Care needs to be taken when beneficiaries to an estate propose to enter into a deed of family arrangement to prevent duty being triggered unintentionally….
By Dung Lam and Julie Humphreys - 2 min read
Options and hidden tax stings
What applies to GST does not necessarily apply to CGT. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
Succession planning and hidden tax stings
Every succession plan has tax implications. Ensure your client gets good tax advice elsewhere if you can’t give it. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Tax stings and GST tales of woe
There are multiple different GST scenarios requiring separate analysis. According to Jim Main, taxpayers must be careful when using the margin scheme and the going concern exemption….
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Tax sting: super fund property sale anguish
Everything related to the normal conduct of a complying superannuation fund is an enterprise for GST purposes. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
New GST laws impact legal services for non-resident clients
From 1 October 2016, legal services may be GST-free in a broader range of circumstances. The reforms potentially benefit both non-resident clients and law firms….
By Matthew Cridland - 1 min read
Interpreting bilateral tax treaties
A provision in a tax treaty is to be interpreted according to its language, context, and object and purpose. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 2 min read
Why you must consider GST before closing a deal
Familiarity with GST legislation and rulings is essential. There are surprises in store for the unwary. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
Tax exemptions: hidden duty stings
CGT exempt doesn’t necessarily mean NSW duty exempt. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min read