Business

Tax specialist exposes ‘biggest’ weakness in trust tax reform

Families considering the proposed fixed distribution alternative would need to “think much further ahead,” as today’s...

16 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Minimum tax on trusts another masterclass in inept tax reform

The release of the minimum tax for discretionary trusts legislation is the latest instalment following the radical tax...

04 September 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

Concern, confusion skyrocket among accountants post-budget

A new survey has laid bare the level of concern accountants have about the compliance headaches the federal budget...

18 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

Accountants slam government’s rationale for trust tax

An accounting firm has urged the government to defer its minimum tax on trusts and to resume the rewrite of the trust...

12 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Minimum tax on discretionary trusts: what it will really cost your clients

The 30 per cent floor lands hardest on the beneficiaries least able to bear it.

06 August 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, NTAA

Business

Pitcher Partners proposes ‘withholding model’ alternative to Treasury’s regime

Pitcher Partners has lodged a detailed submission in response to the consultation paper and has proposed an...

06 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Discretionary trust tax: a new barrier to Australia's housing supply

The Housing Industry Association has lodged its submission to Treasury's consultation on the proposed minimum tax on...

06 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

80 years of discretionary trust use undermined by trust tax changes: CPA

Citing individual restructuring costs of up to $23,000 and a national burden of nearly $2.5 billion per annum, the...

04 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Abandon discretionary trust changes, prioritise trust taxation review, lawyer...

One legal expert has called on Treasury to abandon its discretionary trust tax changes and to overhaul the trust...

03 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

‘Income tax by another name’: Medicare levy adds 2% to minimum trust tax

One tax expert has called the Medicare levy an "income tax by another name", and has stressed that the 30 per cent...

22 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Nearly 70% in ‘double taxation’ confirmed in trust tax consultation paper

Tax experts have confirmed that Treasury has imposed double taxation on discretionary trusts through its consultation...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Extra tax on discretionary trusts only material for sufficiently profitable...

With insolvency risk on the horizon for struggling small businesses, one registered liquidator has said that the...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

‘Absolute madness’: rushed, unclear, unconsulted discretionary trust tax...

The impacts of the proposals in the discretionary trust tax consultation paper extend not only to accountants and tax...

13 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Treasury consultation paper sheds light on discretionary tax changes

With Treasury’s consultation paper on discretionary trust tax now out, experts are picking apart its implications for...

10 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Trust change uncertainty doesn’t rule out illegal phoenixing activity,...

The contentious discretionary trust taxes incur significant time and financial costs for SMEs restructuring out of...

09 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Tax planning 101: when accountants fail to get the basics right for themselves

A recent Federal Court decision offers a stark warning for advisers and taxpayers alike, writes Matthew Burgess.

07 July 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

Tax

Labor changes course on trust changes, CGT concessions, increased turnover...

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

COSBOA launches ‘fair go’ campaign against tax changes

The small business body is urging small businesses to share their voices on the proposed CGT and trust tax changes in...

17 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse