Archana Manapakkam,Tax Lawyer in Melbourne

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Special Counsel

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Melbourne, Australia

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Archana is a skilled tax lawyer with considerable experience in helping private clients to unlock value from their business / investment structures, tax-effectively pass wealth between generations and manage their tax affairs more broadly.

Archana acts for privately owned businesses, high net worth individual and family groups with interests in a wide range of sectors. In addition to broad experience in tax advisory and disputes (spanning both Federal and State taxes), Archana has niche expertise in the tax aspects of estate planning/estate administration, complex international tax and the tax avoidance rules.

Archana is an active member of The Tax Institute (‘TTI’) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (‘STEP’). Her articles have been published in TTI’s two flagship journals, ‘Taxation in Australia’ and ‘The Tax Specialist’, and she has presented at conferences and seminars held by TTI, STEP and CPA Australia (among others). Archana is also a member of the STEP Australia Advocacy and Policy Committee.

Archana holds a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from Monash University, a Master of Laws (Taxation) (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Law (Estate Planning) from the College of Law. Archana was awarded the Frank Pinkerton Scholarship at the University of Melbourne.

Advising legal personal representatives and beneficiaries on the tax aspects of deceased estates, including CGT aspects, transfer duty and land tax.
Advising on international tax matters, including residency, source, the controlled foreign company (‘CFC’) rules, the transferor trust rules, foreign trusts, the thin cap rules and entity classification.
Assisting with the restructure of business and investment structures in view of commercial, asset protection and succession planning objectives, including advising on the use of CGT roll-overs and the small business CGT concessions.
Managing uncertainties in the law, errors, audits and disputes with the ATO, the SRO and the revenue offices of other States/Territories.
Making applications for exemptions and concessions from State taxes and duties, including stamp duty exemption applications and payroll tax de-grouping applications.

Tax Disputes

Tax disputes arise when a taxpayer disagrees with an assessment, decision, or action taken by a revenue authority. Understanding your position and available review pathways can help you respond confidently and manage risk.

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Taxation of Deceased Estates

Tax considerations play an important role in how estates are planned, administered, and distributed. The taxation of deceased estates considers how tax issues apply to estate assets and income after a loved one passes away, and how tax-effective planning can influence those outcomes.

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Tax Residency

Tax residency can have a significant effect on how income, capital gains, and cross-border arrangements are taxed. Understanding whether you or an entity may be treated as a resident or non-resident can help reduce uncertainty, manage exposure, and support better tax planning.

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Land Tax

Land tax can affect the holding, structuring, and ongoing ownership of property, with significant consequences if liabilities are not identified and managed properly.

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Payroll Tax

Payroll tax can affect the way a business engages workers, structures operations, and manages compliance, with significant consequences if liabilities are not identified and addressed properly.

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Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax can significantly affect the outcome of selling or transferring assets such as property, businesses, or investments. Understanding how CGT applies can help reduce uncertainty and support informed financial decisions.

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Vacant Residential Land Tax

Vacant Residential Land Tax can affect residential property holdings where occupancy requirements are not met, creating significant exposure if the rules and exemptions are not properly understood.

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Family Trust Distributions Tax

Family trust distribution tax issues often arise where trust distributions do not align with Family Trust Election rules or beneficiary entitlements. Understanding how these rules apply can help manage tax exposure and reduce the risk of unexpected liabilities.

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Small Business CGT Concessions

Small business CGT concessions can significantly reduce or eliminate capital gains tax when business assets are sold or restructured. Understanding eligibility and how the concessions apply can make a substantial difference to after-tax outcomes.

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Stamp Duty

Stamp duty, also known as land transfer duty, applies to a wide range of property and transaction arrangements and can significantly affect the overall cost of a deal. Understanding how duty applies can help manage exposure and avoid unexpected liabilities.

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