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42nd South Australian Convention: Playing to Win
Published on 07 May 2009 | Took place at Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, SA
This event covered many topics, including:
- trust distributions
- property leasing transactions
- GST update
- land tax
- superannuation
- FBT
- unit trusts
- income vs capital
- tax and climate change.
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Individual sessions
Trust distributions: Achieving the desired outcomes
Author(s):
Peter SLEGERS
The Commissioner of Taxation has demonstrated a renewed interest in trust distributions in recent years. This paper considers some of the commonly encountered issues that arise when preparing trust distribution minutes. It provides useful insights on how to achieve desired outcomes and minimise exposures in this difficult area. Topics covered include:Materials from this session:
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Unlocking value from private companies: Ten things you might want to know but were too afraid to ask
Author(s):
Paul SOKOLOWSKI,
Shaun CARTOON
Our tax system ensures that a company is not a personal bank account or cash box to be dipped into as and when required without tax implications (whether we understand them or not). In tough economic times, the temptation is to not pay close enough attention to the tax pitfalls in accessing wealth located within a company or a corporate structure. This paper considers ten things you might want to know about liberating wealth from companies, including:Materials from this session:
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Commercial and tax issues in property leasing transactions
Author(s):
Trevor EDMOND
Leasing of real property is a commonplace commercial transaction. Given the breadth of commercial dealings it should not be surprising that such activities give rise to a myriad of tax issues. This paper revisits the various tax issues arising in leasing real property. It also considers the planning associated with achieving optimal commercial outcomes from both a lessor and lessee's perspective. Specific topics include:Materials from this session:
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GST update
Author(s):
Lisa SMITH
While GST is a tax that businesses deal with every day, keeping abreast of changes is now more difficult than ever. Over the past year there has been a noticeable increase in GST activity with the release of a myriad of GST cases, rulings and legislative changes. This paper gives:Materials from this session:
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Tax issues in uncertain economic times
Author(s):
Adrian LANZILLI
Maximising tax benefits can be difficult when times are tough. Maintaining a strong balance sheet and cash-flow will become a significant focus for many businesses. This paper addresses common tax issues encountered when undertaking internal re-structuring, including:Materials from this session:
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Land tax
Author(s):
Bernard WALRUT
The amendments to the Land Tax Act that came into effect from 1 July 2008 continue to present challenges and obstacles for many practitioners and their clients. This paper addresses:Materials from this session:
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10 rounds with the regulator
Author(s):
Ian READ
With the announcement and legislation of the Simplified Superannuation measures we have seen a large increase in the number of Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) being established. Therefore it is no surprise the ATO will be increasing the number of compliance audits it is performing. This paper:Materials from this session:
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FBT changes and minor benefits
Author(s):
Kym DAVIS
This paper covers a number of topical changes to the FBT legislation in recent times with a focus on minor benefits. It also provides practical examples to illustrate the following key areas:Materials from this session:
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Grants for business
Author(s):
Hank SCIBERRAS
Remaining competitive and profitable requires businesses to continue to find a competitive edge, develop new ideas and innovate. This paper explores the range of incentives available to businesses and briefly considers the implications of the recently released Cutler Review. An explanation of the following eligibility requirements and financial benefits is provided:Materials from this session:
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A road map to blackhole expenditure
Author(s):
David ZWECK
This paper presents a practical road map to follow when dealing with business related capital expenditure and considers:Materials from this session:
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Unit trusts – A preferred business structure?
Author(s):
Tim CLAYTON
The unit trust has recently re-emerged to become the preferred structure in a variety of circumstances. This resurgence has provided practitioners with a new range of risks, issues and opportunities. This paper canvasses the technical and practical aspects of the unit trust and compares it to alternative structures. Topics covered include:Materials from this session:
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Late breaking tax news
Author(s):
Gary MARTIN
This paper focuses on late breaking tax issues/news particularly relevant to the SME adviser.
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Tax and climate change – Are you keeping up?
Author(s):
Tim SANDOW
Many of Australia's companies will be operating in a carbon-constrained environment from 2010. How do you readily identify and manage the key risks, costs and opportunities of climate change? What is the state of play in relation to climate change and tax? Which reports are mere recommendations and which are operative now? This paper addresses:Materials from this session:
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Taxing and structuring termination payments
Author(s):
Glynn FLAHERTY
The current economic climate has seen an increase in the number of terminations occurring, particularly on the grounds of redundancy. This paper reviews the latest measures and highlights the issues and strategies on all aspects surrounding termination payments. Topics covered include:Materials from this session:
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