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Are Any Trusts Family Law Proof?

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January 11, 2024

Are Any Trusts Family Law Proof?

Examining whether trusts are immune from family law claims.

Director and Shareholder Liability in Proprietary Limited Companies

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April 27, 2023

Director and Shareholder Liability in Proprietary Limited Companies

Discussing the responsibilities of directors and shareholders in proprietary limited companies.

Tax on dying of a broken heart… 2 years on

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April 27, 2023

Tax on dying of a broken heart… 2 years on

An update on the tax implications of inheriting assets from a deceased spouse.

Taxation of deceased estates and the double death conundrum – has the Commissioner offered a way forward?

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April 27, 2023

Taxation of deceased estates and the double death conundrum – has the Commissioner offered a way forward?

Examining the issue of double taxation on deceased estates and exploring possible solutions.

Beware: Part IVA could apply to Trust Distributions to Bucket Companies

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May 3, 2023

Beware: Part IVA could apply to Trust Distributions to Bucket Companies

Warning of the potential application of Part IVA anti-avoidance provisions to trust distributions to "bucket" companies.

Telecommunications Leases: what to expect when a network carrier comes knocking

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May 12, 2023

Telecommunications Leases: what to expect when a network carrier comes knocking

Discussing the legal issues surrounding telecommunications leases.

Forcing Out a Business Partner: Proceed with Caution

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April 27, 2023

Forcing Out a Business Partner: Proceed with Caution

Providing guidance on the legal and practical considerations involved in forcing out a business partner.

Franchising Disclosure Register - Last Minute Expansion

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May 12, 2023

Franchising Disclosure Register - Last Minute Expansion

Discussing the last-minute expansion of the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Main residence mishaps: What happens when your main residence is owned by a company or trust?

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April 27, 2023

Main residence mishaps: What happens when your main residence is owned by a company or trust?

Examining the tax implications of owning a main residence through a company or trust.

Unfair Contract Terms - New Risk of Penalties

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April 27, 2023

Unfair Contract Terms - New Risk of Penalties

Discussing the new penalties for unfair contract terms.

Federal Budget 2022-23 (Take Two): The Essential Tax Update for Private Businesses and their Owners

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April 27, 2023

Federal Budget 2022-23 (Take Two): The Essential Tax Update for Private Businesses and their Owners

Providing an overview of the essential tax updates from the Federal Budget 2022-23.

The Great Debate – When is a Lease a Retail Lease?

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May 12, 2023

The Great Debate – When is a Lease a Retail Lease?

Examining the legal definition of a retail lease.

New Landlord Disclosure Statements in December 2022

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April 27, 2023

New Landlord Disclosure Statements in December 2022

Discussing the new disclosure requirements for landlords.

Illegally green: ACCC paints ‘greenwashing’ as an enforcement priority

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April 27, 2023

Illegally green: ACCC paints ‘greenwashing’ as an enforcement priority

Examining the ACCC's focus on greenwashing in advertising.

Act by 20 September to secure priority registration for a ‘.au’ domain name

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April 27, 2023

Act by 20 September to secure priority registration for a ‘.au’ domain name

Urging businesses to register their .au domain name before the priority registration period ends.

Anti-Phoenixing Laws: An Overview

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April 27, 2023

Anti-Phoenixing Laws: An Overview

Exploring the anti-phoenixing laws and their impact on businesses.

Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse - Business Purchase Due Diligence

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April 27, 2023

Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse - Business Purchase Due Diligence

Providing guidance on conducting due diligence when purchasing a business.

Challenging the Control of Discretionary Family Trusts – reflections on Owies v JJE Nominees Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 142

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April 27, 2023

Challenging the Control of Discretionary Family Trusts – reflections on Owies v JJE Nominees Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 142

Examining the Owies v JJE Nominees Pty Ltd case and its implications for discretionary family trusts.

Not Hap-YE: Kanye West issues cease and desist to small Melbourne business

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April 27, 2023

Not Hap-YE: Kanye West issues cease and desist to small Melbourne business

Discussing Kanye West's legal action against a small Melbourne business over the use of his name.

Restraint of trade clauses in Franchise Agreements – when are they enforceable?

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April 27, 2023

Restraint of trade clauses in Franchise Agreements – when are they enforceable?

Examining the use of restraint of trade clauses in franchise agreements.

Selling a Business - The Importance of Full and Frank Disclosure

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April 27, 2023

Selling a Business - The Importance of Full and Frank Disclosure

Highlighting the importance of full and frank disclosure when selling a business.

Misleading Conduct - The ACCC Cracks Down

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April 27, 2023

Misleading Conduct - The ACCC Cracks Down

Discussing the ACCC's crackdown on misleading conduct.

Windfall gains tax – Victoria’s slice of the property development pie

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April 27, 2023

Windfall gains tax – Victoria’s slice of the property development pie

Examining Victoria's new windfall gains tax and its impact on property developers.

November deadlines approaching for Directors and Franchisors

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April 27, 2023

November deadlines approaching for Directors and Franchisors

Reminding directors and franchisors of upcoming deadlines for compliance.

Business Succession: Transitioning to the next generation

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April 27, 2023

Business Succession: Transitioning to the next generation

Discussing business succession planning and transitioning to the next generation.

NSW discretionary trusts – one shot, one final opportunity to avoid extra land tax and duty on landholdings!

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April 27, 2023

NSW discretionary trusts – one shot, one final opportunity to avoid extra land tax and duty on landholdings!

Urging NSW discretionary trust holders to take advantage of a one-time opportunity to avoid extra land tax and duty.

Asset Protection: the Gift and Loan Back

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April 27, 2023

Asset Protection: the Gift and Loan Back

Discussing the gift and loan back strategy for asset protection.

Co-Owned Businesses: Why you need a business ‘pre-nup’ …. and what to do if you don’t have one.

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April 27, 2023

Co-Owned Businesses: Why you need a business ‘pre-nup’ …. and what to do if you don’t have one.

Highlighting the importance of a business "pre-nup" for co-owned businesses and providing guidance on what to do if you don't have one.

The Windfall Gains Tax – plunder or taxation?

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April 27, 2023

The Windfall Gains Tax – plunder or taxation?

Examining the debate around the windfall gains tax and its impact on property developers.

Working from home during a COVID-19 lockdown: can you claim a tax deduction for rent?

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May 12, 2023

Working from home during a COVID-19 lockdown: can you claim a tax deduction for rent?

Providing guidance on whether individuals can claim a tax deduction for rent while working from home during a COVID-19 lockdown.

‘Who’s paying for this?’ – Tax considerations for Employee Share and Option Plans

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April 27, 2023

‘Who’s paying for this?’ – Tax considerations for Employee Share and Option Plans

Examining tax considerations for employee share and option plans.

‘Liquid gold’ – the valuable tax concessions for a Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)

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April 27, 2023

‘Liquid gold’ – the valuable tax concessions for a Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)

Exploring the valuable tax concessions available for a members' voluntary liquidation.

What if I get it wrong? The benefits of having a ‘Reasonably Arguable Position’

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April 27, 2023

What if I get it wrong? The benefits of having a ‘Reasonably Arguable Position’

Explaining how a ‘reasonably arguable position’ can mitigate tax penalties.

Can a transfer to a ‘bare trust’ be subject to transfer duty? The devil is in the detail!

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April 27, 2023

Can a transfer to a ‘bare trust’ be subject to transfer duty? The devil is in the detail!

Examining whether a transfer to a bare trust can be subject to transfer duty.

Restricting the ATO: The AAT’s potential new tool in small business taxation disputes

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April 27, 2023

Restricting the ATO: The AAT’s potential new tool in small business taxation disputes

Discussing how proposed legislation may potentially assist to prevent the ATO from taking certain actions during a review process.