Income tax 2017

Income from property, partnerships and planning

Source: Taxation In Australia Journal Article

Published Date: 1 Oct 2017

 

Companies and trusts are common vehicles used to carry on business in Australia, and the clarity of taxation law for these structures provides certainty to business operators. However, the ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding the taxation of partnerships can mean that operating a business as a partnership is problematic. The conflicting case law and ATO commentary on income from personal exertion, personal services income and income from property of the partnership can lead to issues when structuring businesses in partnerships. This article discusses the recent legal history surrounding these ambiguities and what considerations should be kept in mind when operating businesses through partnerships. The article examines income from personal exertion and income from property, personal services income, the leading cases, the ATO focus on income earned in partnerships, structuring and restructuring partnership interests, professional standards and regulations,
no goodwill partnerships, and the ATO view on alienation of income through discretionary trusts.

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