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Instant asset write-off measure for 2024–25 introduced into Parliament

A bill to set the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000 for 12 months over the 2024–25 income year has been...

05 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO flags critical considerations with family trust elections

Family trust elections and interposed entity elections “should not be set and forget” by trustees or their tax...

03 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Taxpayers warned on risks with rushed tax returns

CPA Australia says cost of living pressures may drive some taxpayers to rush their return this year to receive an...

02 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Lawyer issues reminder on tax risks with UPEs

Unless carefully managed, unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) and beneficiary accounts in family/discretionary trusts...

31 May 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

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ATO releases decision impact statement on Minerva decision

The decision does not change the Tax Commissioner’s view that schemes that include a trustee’s exercise of discretion...

30 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Committee pushes for tax changes for large consulting firms

The inquiry into the NSW government’s use of consulting services says large consulting firms should be required to pay...

29 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Land tax objections can attract ‘greater scrutiny’, warns law firm

Recent changes to land tax rules and increasing property values is driving an increase in objections against land tax...

29 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Victorian government swoops on vacant properties in tax crackdown

Over 300 assessments have been issued for vacant residential land tax in a recent compliance investigation.

28 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee