The message accompanying the new trust rules is that there is an easy option with no stamp duty. That is true as far as it goes. It is also the... read more →
Treasury has released the draft legislation. Here is what it says, in plain terms, and what it means for a business or investment held in a family trust. From 1... read more →
Getting the Interest Deduction Right There are two clean ways to fund a trust investment with borrowed money and keep the interest deductible. There is also a common approach that... read more →
An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing.This will increase the potential... read more →
As we approach the end of the financial year, it is very important to consider the tax impacts of certain decisions that are made by your family trust—namely, the signing... read more →
Just like how individuals and businesses have to complete tax returns when it’s tax season, so too do trusts. Trusts have their own tax file number (TFN) that should be... read more →
In order to prepare your trust for the end of the financial year, there are multiple obligations that you need to fulfil as a trustee. Planning for your trust’s future... read more →