In the lead-in to this year's Death... and Taxes Symposium, we take a look back at an article published in the January issue of Taxation in Australia by Matthew Burgess, CTA, that highlighted...
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Whether an item of income or a gain is derived from sources in Australia is often an important question for taxpayers.
The answer can mean that the income or gain is subject to Australian...
Written by Phil Broderick Phil Broderick is a Principal of Sladen Legal and is the Chair of The Tax Institute’s Superannuation Committee. Taxing of super funds: Is it time for a re-think? ...
With one in three marriages ending in divorce, it’s inevitable that you will have clients who suffer a breakdown in their marriage or de facto relationship. When this occurs, your clients will...
Checking blind spots is crucial when advising clients. Here’s a preview of the 2019 SA Private Business Day.
The operating environment for private companies is increasingly competitive...
Written by Ellen Thomas Ellen Thomas is a corporate tax partner at PwC. She advises on a range of M&A transactions, infrastructure investments and financial arrangements. She is co-Chair of The...
You’re looking for a learning program. Here are 5 things to consider before making the choice.
1. Does the program support you to meet your goals?
Consider your key personal learning...
Tax is always evolving. It’s important to keep up. In fact, it’s part of your obligations as a tax professional.
This year, the Tax Practitioners Board began reviewing practitioners to ensure...
Queensland State Chair and Partner at Deloitte Private, John Ioannou, CTA says that while tax technical expertise is crucial for success in tax, it doesn’t guarantee a “seat” at the game.
Residency has been a hot topic with the Board of Taxation Consultation Guide on the review of the rules for the tax residence of individuals released in September 2018.
In addition, we have seen...
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A member who has made a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) who subsequently commences a pension with a reversionary...
Written by Sue Williamson Sue Williamson is a legal partner with EY, specialising in tax controversy. She chairs the Tax Institute’s Dispute Resolution Committee. Legal Professional Privilege...
Eddy Moussa, CTA, on which skills are key for success and how membership has impacted on his career.
We caught up with Eddy at the 34th National Convention in Hobart. He is a Partner at PwC and...
Written by Mark Molesworth Mark Molesworth is a Partner in BDO’s Tax Division and Chair of the Tax Institute’s SME & Tax Practitioner Technical Committee. He also represents The Tax Institute at...
Geoff Stein, CTA, Partner at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, shares why he values professional development events – including the recent Women in Tax Special Budget Edition Lunch in Sydney – why...
This post is an excerpt from the paper 'Five SMSF estate matters you must talk to your client about', this month's free technical paper for members.
ATO data confirms there are over 597,000 of...
The enactment in 2013 of Subdiv 815-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (ITAA97) was the first substantive change to Australia’s domestic rules since 1982.
There were many changes of...
By Professor Robert Deutsch
| Click through to infographic above: Coalition's proposed package of personal tax cuts |
Q: Will the Coalition likely be able to get its proposed package of...
Tax Partner Paul Banister, CTA on why he loves The Tax Institute’s events.
Paul Banister, CTA is a Partner at Grant Thornton and has been a member of a number of Institute committees.
Australia is leading the charge in matters of tax transparency, and while measures and focus in this space have already increased dramatically in recent years, this trend is set to continue.
Big...
Over a lifetime a person can acquire a number of different roles, including Director, Shareholder, Trustee, Guardian and/or Appointor or Testator.
The death or mental incapacity of a client...
Appointment of trust income to an object is invariably a unilateral act of the trustee.
However, a trustee cannot mandate that a presently entitled beneficiary accept an allocation of income. A...
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The following points highlight important federal tax developments that occurred during May 2019.
Each month, these developments are considered in more detail in the...
