Tax Law

Issues covered include: discretionary trusts, trust and company law, tax implications for property settlements, financial documents

Issues covered include: entity succession, succession planning, tax, proposed reforms, suspect capacity, will instructions, solicitor's duties

Issues covered include: family law trusts, taxation, SMSF strategies, asset pool, access to documentation, SMSF investments, family law property settlements

" Issues covered include: overseas hidden assets, SMSF splitting, tax implications, property settlements,

Issues covered include: Landholder Duty, Transfer Duty, Land Tax, Foreign Acquirers, GST, Tax Structures for Holding Property

Issues covered include: state taxes, GST, property transactions, property tax, foreign acquirers, investments, holding property

You will examine how to deal with future and unrealised tax liabilities, superannuation pool and complex trust structures in property settlements and financial settlements. Learn how to deal with unrelated and ongoing criminal proceedings and AVO’s in parenting matters and the admissibility of evidence, plus hear from Judge Morley of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia on the court’s approach to criminal offending on property proceedings and financial settlements.

With the NSW budget to be handed down on November 17, we’ve gathered legal and accounting experts to provide you with the need to know information on property tax topics like land tax, duties, developer and subdivision issues, concessions, strata, deceased estates, COVID-19 measures, CGT and Main Residence Exemption and vacant land provisions. Whether you specialise in property law or you just want to ensure your knowledge is up to date in this fast changing area, this seminar is for you.

Unravel the trust and tax hot spots when a trust beneficiary dies. Discover the process of ensuring an SMSF remains compliant when a member loses capacity. Uncover tax considerations for passing assets to non-resident beneficiaries and when it triggers a capital gain for the estate. This technical, practical and must-attend event is essential for all wills and estates lawyers as leading experts decode the critical dynamics that impact on your practice. WEB216N04

Build a solid foundation for dealing with the most important tax issues commonly faced by commercial lawyers and in-house counsel. Gain a practical and working understanding of how these issues arise & play out in practice so that you can spot the potential risks early on & respond appropriately and effectively before it’s too late to avoid serious tax problems. Explore the tax implications in business structures, business sales, shareholder agreements, tax losses, loans, tax adjustments and more. WEB219N12

We have gathered a team of experts to unpack significant issues with SMSFs. The impact of Non-Arm’s Length Income and the LCR 2021/22 will be demystified for you. Uncover the rippling effect of recent changes on in-specie property contributions. Be a step ahead of legacy pensions and so much more. With so many changes in recent times it’s easy for your strategies to become outdated, so make sure you’re investing your time wisely into staying at the forefront of a successful SMSF practice. WEB223N42

Gain a new found clarity and depth of knowledge on how to deal with SMSF splitting. Examine how to value and treat defined benefits superannuation funds and the tax consequences of 3rd party loans, trusts and company when divorcing a spouse from a company or a trust. This must attend advanced intensive will provide you with a new level of insight on these significant and complex issues. WEB222N08

Build a solid foundation for dealing with the most important tax issues commonly faced by commercial lawyers and in-house counsel. Gain a practical and working understanding of how these issues arise & play out in practice so that you can spot the potential risks early on & respond appropriately and effectively before it’s too late to avoid serious tax problems. Explore the tax implications in business structures, shareholder agreements and more. WEB229N62

Build a solid foundation for dealing with important tax issues commonly faced by commercial lawyers and in-house counsel. Gain a practical and working understanding of transfer pricing risks and how these issues arise & play out in practice so that you can spot the potential risks early on. Learn how the proposed new property tax will blend with other state taxes and stay up-to-date on all the key tax rules in the taxation of trusts. WEB233N52Z

Ensure that you are up-to-date with recent changes affecting your small business clients. This series will provide you with a timely update on changes to FBT and the current focus areas for the ATO. WEB234N10Z

Just in time for the FBT returns, this webinar provides you with an update on the most recent key changes with FBT including electric cars and working from home, as well as an understanding of the current focus areas of the ATO regarding FBT. Be prepared to complete your clients’ FBT returns. WEB234N10AZ

Ensure that you understand the impacts and mechanisms of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets as well as the ATO’s new online services for foreign investors and authorised contacts, review details of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding measure, including clearance certificates, variations and exemptions. WEB235N10BZ

Develop a deeper understanding of the tax dispute process including objections and appeals, identify the real reason for the audit, tips on how to keep the audit on track and deal with the tax office. Unpack 5 case studies of tax audits to identify issues that may arise and how to deal with them. WEB235N10CZ

Spend a morning building a comprehensive and effective property tax toolkit that you can use immediately in your practice. You’ll gain key information, updates and strategies through in-depth and practical presentations on key property tax issues. Understand how they play out in the real world as you delve into all things land transfer duty, income tax in property transactions and land tax in this extensive program. 236W01

Are you across the latest changes to NSW stamp duty affecting common property transactions? An experienced Barrister will guide you through the technicalities and practicalities of Stamp Duty in NSW. Breakdown key updates across changes in beneficial ownership of dutiable property, acknowledgement of trust in contracts for sale of land, first home buyers’ choice property tax, changes to family farm transfers and more. Don’t miss this ultimate guide to Stamp Duty in property transactions. WEB238N01AZ

Don’t miss this essential guide to vacant land provisions and the associated NSW state taxes. Scrutinise the hidden traps and areas of concern and develop a keen eye for identifying clients impacted by the new rules. Attend and acquire a valuable nest egg of practical strategies for successfully navigating your next vacant land matter. WEB238N01BZ

While property development can certainly be rewarding, there are range of factors that can quickly become your undoing if not understood and enforced correctly. Expand your CGT & GST tax repertoire by working through the critical issues. Leave with the skills necessary to help you thrive in a tumultuous and ever-changing property law industry. WEB238N01CZ

A changing tax landscape requires new thinking and new responses. Ensure you’re armed with the latest knowledge, tips and tricks to see your property and conveyancing clients maximise their tax structures. Covering NSW stamp duty, vacant land provisions plus critical CGT & GST tax issues, attend the full series or register just for the sessions that interest you. Ensure your next property transaction matter utilises the structures and exemptions available to maximise return. WEB238N01Z

There are a number of key tax considerations that can trip up even the most experienced property practitioner. Acquire key knowledge across the Victorian windfall gains tax, Victorian duty and land tax surcharges and GST issue for property practitioners. Don’t let tax be your undoing and attend the full series, or simply attend the sessions that interest you by registering now. WEB238V01Z

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

If you’re engaging in property-related activities in Victoria, it’s vital you understand the duty and land tax surcharges that can arise. Don’t miss this session of our Victorian property tax series where you’ll receive practical guidance on the tips and traps to look out for when dealing with duty and land tax surcharges. Brush up on items that are commonly misunderstood by registering now. WEB238V01BZ

GST can have significant implications for property development projects. Don’t let them be your failing by attending this extensive session. Leave feeling confident in your ability to handle revenant GST treatments in property supplies and acquisitions, margin schemes, and more. Plus, gain an insight into the property industry and ATO activity on GST. Be all aspects of GST in your next property transaction. WEB238V01CZ

Spend one afternoon building a comprehensive and effective property tax toolkit that you can use immediately in your practice. You’ll gain information, updates and strategies through in-depth and practical presentations on key property tax issues effecting the Queensland market. Examine stamp duty, decode GST and land tax in property transactions and question whether selling a property to developers is really capital. 239Q02

When you think of capital gains tax and residential properties, the two most common situations are the family home (tax free) and an investment property (CGT applies on sale). What is not widely appreciated, however, is that this can be viewed as a spectrum on which lie various other scenarios where the tax treatment can be more complicated. Join tax expert Peter Bembrick as he discusses the latest issues impacting CGT. WEB239N05BZ

A trust is a common tool for advancing business objectives, investment planning and organising financial affairs. For a trust to effectively serve its purpose, lawyers must consider a plethora of factors impacting trustee resolutions and beneficiary decisions. Do not miss this gathering of legal experts and the opportunity to enhance your expertise. Join them as they unpack potential risks, discuss legislative treatments of financial agreements, and explore tax implications of trust entities. 243N06

Join us at this practical workshop where you will use case studies to explore the complex issues you may face with SMSFs together with 3 tax and SMSF experts. Delve into the complexities of additional tax on balances over $3 million, how to calculate, options for payment and managing the changes. Discover the intricacies of death benefit payments in SMSFs that can have a huge impact on their practical application. Review SMSF trustees' duties, obligations, and minimising non-compliance risks. WEB243N41Z

Are you ready to navigate the biggest changes to Property tax in Victoria from 1 July 2024? If you or your clients are looking to acquire commercial or industrial properties or are planning restructures within existing corporate or family groups, you must consider the interaction of the new regime with existing taxes. Don’t run the risk of being caught out! This is your one stop shop to gain clarity, have your burning questions answered and get compliant. WEB247V02

Unlock the secrets to navigating today’s complex tax landscape with this Small Business Tax Essentials programme. From decoding pivotal case updates like Bendel v Commissioner of Taxation, to mastering taxation concerns relating to small business restructuring and who is an employee, through to managing tax audits and disputes, tax experts will guide you through every twist & turn. With insights from a former ATO commissioner, gain a competitive edge with updated tax law for your client concerns. WEB2410Q03

With persistent talk of a housing crisis in Australia, the States and Territories are under pressure to increase housing supply. Discover how the Federal Government's draft legislation on tax concessions is set to transform the build-to-rent sector and what this means for you, and your property and construction clients. WEB2411N08