Non-arm’s length income (NALI) applies a 45% tax to both ordinary and statutory income of a superannuation fund. A net capital gain is statutory income. However, how does NALI interact with the capital gains tax (CGT) provisions? The ATO has recently released Tax Determination (TD) 2024/5 to outline its current view on the interaction between [read more]
Introduction This case note was prepared shortly after the Katz v Grossman decision was handed down in late 2005 and I have updated this newsfeed as it remains relevant today and is a great ‘war story’ for advisers. Indeed, there has been a great number of cases that have since added to our understanding in [read more]
In light of recent changes to the professional and ethical obligations on tax practitioners, it is important for clients and advisers to consider who to seek guidance from. This article discusses certain advantages of engaging a lawyer for advice or assistance. Background The Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (Cth) (TASA) has recently been amended to [read more]
Historically, deeds were required to be written on paper (or parchment or vellum), as well as being signed, sealed and delivered. Recently, however, there have been numerous legislative developments that allow for deeds to be executed electronically, subject to certain requirements. These requirements differ depending on the Australian state/territory’s laws the deed is subject to. [read more]
A recent Federal Court decision has held that a transfer of units in a unit trust to an SMSF was void pursuant to s 128B of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) (BA). The decision of Ruhe (Trustee) v Rodmarg Pty Ltd, in the matter of Bankrupt estates of Power [2024] FCA 638 demonstrates the circumstances [read more]
This is part 9 of our series of ‘employee versus contractor’ articles. Part 9 focuses on the ATO’s recent decision impact statement (DIS) on the Full Federal Court (Full Court) in Jamsek v ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] FCAFC 48 (Jamsek). The other articles (parts 1-8) are linked under the Related Articles [read more]
This is part 8 of our series of ‘employee versus contractor’ articles. Part 8 focuses the ATO’s decision impact statement (DIS) on the Full Federal Court (Full Court) in JMC Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCAFC 76. (The other articles, parts 1-7, are linked under the Related Articles heading below.) Overview The DIS [read more]
A recent AAT decision demonstrates circumstances of a successful challenge to a disqualification made pursuant to s 126A of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) (SISA). The decision of Merchant v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] AATA 1102 also highlights the dangers of what may, at face value, seem like ordinary investments such as acquiring [read more]
Overview The taxation of trusts continues to be an area of scrutiny for the ATO. The ATO has released a webpage titled ‘Trust distributions done right’ that provides guidance to practitioners on how to prepare for year-end trust distributions. The webpage (QC 101752) can be found here. Clearly, the ATO is concerned with trustees and [read more]
This is part 7 of our series of ‘employee versus contractor’ articles. Part 7 focuses on recent changes by the Federal Government to the definition of ‘employer’ and ‘employee’ in the context of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA). The other articles (parts 1-6) are linked under the Related Articles heading below. Overview The [read more]
