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Through the tax looking glass

It seems appropriate for our final edition of The Assessment in 2023 that we look back on a few tax decisions from this year including EV charges and NFP reporting. We shall also cast our minds forward to foresee some possible tax changes to come in 2024.

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Estate planning for property with multiple beneficiaries

About $3.5 trillion in assets will likely change hands in Australia by 2050. Most of this will be inherited by family beneficiaries. Given the amounts involved, estate planning should be undertaken to avoid unwanted tax bills. In this article we use a simple example to show how estate planning could potentially prevent an unwarranted CGT liability arising.

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Employment termination settlement and concessional tax treatment

Having the correct classification of how employment ends is important. Describing the termination as a voluntary resignation in circumstances that indicate otherwise could have significant adverse tax consequences to the employee. This article explores the taxing of settlement receipts received in relation to the termination of employment.

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Does Bendel’s case highlight broader cracks in the tax system?

The recent decision in Bendel’s Case has caused more than a ripple in income tax circles. There are numerous case summaries and commentary about what the decision might mean for the application of Division 7A. This case, in our view, represents a symptom of a bigger issue in relation to the way tax is being administered.

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Could Division 7A apply to non-related party loans?

Most practitioners are familiar with Division 7A integrity measures. However, the breadth of when an entity qualifies as an associate of a trust may, in some instances, cause non-related party loans be within the scope of Division 7A. This article explores the concept of associate for a trust.

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STOP PRESS – NSW and ACT GP relief. Significant guidance from Victoria and NSW on Medical clinics payroll tax, but questions still remain – and another amnesty

On 11 August 2023, Victoria and NSW Revenue Offices have finally released rulings titled PTA 041 ‘Relevant Contracts – Medical Centres’, providing clarification on issues relating to the payroll tax (PRT) treatment of service agreements commonly used throughout the medical and allied health professions.

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