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ATO issues EOFY checklist to trustees

Tax

The Tax Office has created a checklist to help trustees avoid basic trust errors with the 30 June deadline for trust resolutions approaching.

By Miranda Brownlee 5 minute read

The ATO has issued an End of Financial Year checklist to help trustees stay compliant and in control of their trust obligations.

The Tax Office said it was crucial that trustees and their advisers are clear about their obligations as the 30 June deadline for trust resolutions draws closer.

Understand how income is defined for the trust estate

The ATO said it is important that trustees are familiar with their trust deeds and accurately determine the income of the trust estate for each financial year.

“Common errors include actions that are inconsistent with the deed, mistaking accounting profit for distributable income, and misinterpreting trustee powers,” the ATO said.

To avoid these errors, trustees should review the trust deed and distribute income according to each beneficiary’s entitlements.

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Miranda Brownlee

Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on:miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au
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