Time is running out on accessing the ATO’s offer of limited interest costs on FTDT liabilities. We explore some of the issues, and what you need to know to tackle this issue.
One of the critical issues at the centre of Cameron v Commissioner of Taxation [2026] was whether a valid family trust election was made in respect of the Cameron Family Trust. Find out what the verdict means for FTEs in our article.
Recent months have seen a number of significant developments affecting trusts and their beneficiaries. Most notably, the High Court’s decision in Bendel’s case, the Federal Court decision in Cameron’s case and 2026-27 Federal Budget reforms relating to discretionary trusts, and capital gains tax. This article examines the implications of the Bendel and Cameron decisions and explores several key issues arising from the proposed reforms.
The High Court has decided in favour of the taxpayer in the Bendel case – with a 5-2 majority – concluding that an undrawn trust distribution is not a loan under Division 7A. We summarise the outcome and contemplate some likely consequences of this outcome.
Given the historical link between Australia and the UK, many Australia businesses looking to expand overseas will consider the UK. This article provides an overview of some key tax implications and potential issues that Australian businesses may encounter when conducting business in the UK, either remotely or through a local presence.
There has been a bit going on in the FBT space of late. As it is FBT return time, we thought we would take a look at few recent developments in the FBT world.
A recent Full Federal Court decision raises the possibility that the scope of genuine redundancy for income tax purposes may be broader than previously thought. In this article, we analyse what this means for employers and employees.
Need any assistance on UK tax matters? We are pleased to be hosting Andrea Lupson from the UK on a short-term secondment to Australia.
The Commissioner has been unsuccessful in its appeal to the Full Federal Court in Morton’s case. Here we provide a summary of the appeal decision.
Family trust distribution tax has brought home the realisation that the two and four year time limit on amending assessments is not universal. There are other instances where these limits do not apply which are well worth being aware of.
