Sharing the load
Wills, land, shares and capital gains tax: what could go wrong? Plenty. These scenarios show how two sets of eyes are always best.
Happy 40th! Not quite the surprise you were hoping for
Stamp duty on shares was abolished some time ago, but don’t forget about landholder duty.
Dealing with deceased estates: Gifts and tax implications
When dealing with deceased estates, practitioners should be mindful of capital gains tax implications when dealing with gifts.
A ‘tail’ of woe
When considering whether rural land qualifies for the Primary Production Land tax exemption, practitioners should consider the ‘dominant’ use of the land.
The devil is in the dating: A collection of cautionary tales
Dates are tricky and it’s important for practitioners to be aware of cut-off dates. If in doubt, discuss the issue with the accountant.
CGT considerations: When a beneficiary exercises an option under the will
Where a will contains an option, practitioners should be aware of possible capital gains tax implications and advise their clients accordingly.
The danger in changing trustees
Be very careful in preparing a deed to remove or appoint an additional trustee.
Awakening the sleeping giant: FIRB obligations and testamentary gifts to foreign beneficiaries
Changes to the Foreign Investment Review regime have important implications for testamentary gifts to foreign persons and the administration of deceased estates.
Landholding discretionary trusts and the potential avalanche of stings
Beware of trusts and hidden tax stings.
Don’t pay stamp duty if you don’t have to
Always follow testamentary options strictly in accordance with the will.
Don’t get caught unaware – Murky trust traps
Can you trust a trust? Not always – there are many murky traps to catch the unaware.