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A Perfect Storm for Trusts? Bendel, Cameron and the 2026 Proposed Budget Reforms

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.

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Doing Business/Expanding into the UK: Tax Issues to Consider

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.

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A FBT round up

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.

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Amending assessments outside the usual time limits

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.

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ATO Targets PSI Alienation: Blending Trades with Professionals

Are your personal services business (PSB) clients (including trades) treating “PSB status” as a green light for income splitting or long-term retention of profits in their personal services entity (PSE)? In our first article for this year, Andrew Ratnasingham unpacks the ATO’s release of PCG 2025/5 and its impact on taxpayers conducting a PSB.

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