Property Tax Mastery: Victorian Windfall Gains Tax
Are you ready for Victoria's latest state tax? Get across the latest information and requirements surrounding the Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) in this dedicated session. With the tax already presenting numerous difficulties for landowners, investors, developers, and financiers alike, this session is one not to be missed. Ensure your property law or conveyancing practice is well equipped to deal with the changes by registering now. WEB238V01AZ
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on VIC legislation
1.00pm to 2.00pm Victorian Windfall Gains Tax
The Windfall Gains Tax (‘WGT’) is the newest addition to Victoria’s list of state taxes. Set to commence from 1 July 2023, the WGT is already creating many challenges for landowners, investors, developers, and financiers.
Explore the WGT, including:
- Basic features, including liability trigger, tax calculation and designation of liability
- Deferral scheme
- Objection rights
- Transitional relief and other exemptions
- Issues and potential mitigation strategies
Presented by Kristina Popova, Partner – Tax, Grant Thornton
Presenters
Kristina Popova
Kristina specialises in advising clients on all aspects of transactions from a revenue law perspective across all Australian States and Territories. This includes stamp duty, land tax and foreign surcharges. Kristina works closely with clients on a broad range of state tax issues operating across all industries including major projects, funds, retail, real estate and construction, utilities and resources. Kristina has a breadth of experience advising on state taxes, revenue investigations, stamp duty implications for all phases of M&A transactions, restructuring, applying and advising on corporate reconstruction exemptions, and private rulings and exemptions. Kristina has advised and acted on state tax disputes in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Federal Court of Australia, the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Clients value Kristina’s technical skills and ability to provide comprehensive and practical multi-jurisdictional advice that is focused on effective commercial and tax outcomes.