Timing is everything: End of financial year considerations

Some salutary lessons in end of financial year tax stings.

Nobody knows everything: Taxes and the administration of deceased estates

Why it pays to get some help with taxes in the administration of deceased estates.

A matter of trust: Working together to avoid hidden tax stings

Stinging examples of why lawyers and accountants need to work together on trusts and succession.

Accountants vs lawyers?

Why it’s better to work together when it comes to succession planning & restructuring.

Deceased estates duty concession: a new Revenue NSW ruling

A practical guide to the new Revenue Ruling DUT 046 on the deceased estates duty concession.

Company distributions: hidden tax stings await the uninitiated

The importance of seeking tax advice on company distributions.

Why your initial choice of entity is so important

As your initial choice of entity has long-term consequences, it’s important to give it careful consideration. By JIM MAIN

Foreign trusts and duty – it’s just not cricket

Careful attention required with foreign trusts and duty. By AMANDA TULLY

Advising on the purchase of land? Beware the sting of GST withholding

Beware the sting of GST withholding when advising the purchase of land. By JIM MAIN

Buying or selling: beware the sting of GST

Presume the sale of a new house to be subject to GST unless established otherwise. Always think GST when buying or selling. By JIM MAIN.