2013 seems like a lifetime ago. In this pre-Trump, pre-Brexit world, then UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s made his famous “Wake up and smell the coffee” speech at Davos, putting tax avoidance by...
The Tax Institute
The tax strategies and structures adopted by multinational organisations are currently under enormous (and very public) scrutiny from global tax authorities and the media.
In Australia alone,...
The operating environment for private companies is increasingly competitive and complex, and for those looking to expand their operations overseas, particularly fraught.
One of many important ...
Written by Bob Deutsch, CTA
Following on from last week's post I thought I might tackle the problematic area of deductions in respect of repairs to investment properties.
In this context, it is...
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With an ageing population and increasing wealth held personally and via trusts and estates, the practical matters in the event of incapacity or death have increasing importance.
Despite many...
In August 2017, Craig Bowie, CTA, (MinterEllison) took part in the panel session ‘Payroll Tax – Exploring the Issues’, at the Queensland Tax Forum.
In the session, Craig discussed a range of...
Some weeks ago, I canvassed issues relating to work-related deductions.
In the final weeks of the financial year, I will focus my attention on different aspects of deductions that can be claimed...
Written by Bob Deutsch, CTA
The talk of tax reform in recent times seems to have centred on nothing more than adjustments to corporate and personal tax rates. However, genuine reform entails much...
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oday's leaders are confronted with challenges and opportunities that have never been more complex. However, it may take some commitment to develop into a high potential leader to handle the...
For those industry professionals toiling away with current, new and proposed tax laws, every now and again — when you raise your head from the never-ending updates — you may see signs of change…...
The future isn’t waiting around for us any longer. In our everyday lives we’re demanding more and more from the organisations we interact with, expecting access to services online, at any time, in...
Transfer pricing remains a topical issue for taxpayers and revenue authorities in Australia and around the world.
The OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project, and Australia’s...
Written by TaxCounsel Pty Ltd
The following points highlight important federal tax developments that occurred during May 2018.
Each month, these developments are considered in...
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