Silent partners, loud tax
A farm sale exposes costly CGT and GST traps when legal ownership, partnership accounts and the purchaser’s intended use are overlooked.
A farm sale exposes costly CGT and GST traps when legal ownership, partnership accounts and the purchaser’s intended use are overlooked.
Solicitors should be aware when ‘GST free supply of farmland’ is applicable and whether the purchaser intends to ‘carry on a business’.
Advising companies on the new personal GST liability applying to company directors.
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.