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Distribution traps for corporate beneficiaries

Distributions to corporate beneficiaries can result in some unexpected and unforgiving tax outcomes.

07 August 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

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ATO, lawmakers demand urgent action as GST fraud skyrockets

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