Stamp duty exemptions: hidden tax stings

Freedom from stamp duty does not necessarily mean freedom from tax or GST. By JIM MAIN.

One business deal, multiple contracts: GST and stamp duty stings await

Whenever there are two or more contracts covering what is essentially one business deal, be aware that section 25 of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) may apply….

The latest from the High Court: March 2015

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.