Tax Stings

You act for Sally and Steven who live in regional NSW and run a successful tyre shop. You have met with them many times over the years for business related matters and each time remind them that...

As you drive to work after what had been an unusually stress-free morning getting the kids out the door, your phone starts to ring.  You see it is your client Fabio but you can’t really answer with...

Barry and Judith have owned a large rural property since 1993. They come to you to discuss selling a 22 acre block on which they live. The block is part of their larger rural property of 1,000 acres...

Land tax and foreign beneficiaries It’s getting on for Christmas and you’ve had a hell of a rush – people seem to think the world will come to the end on Christmas Eve. A month or so ago Mary asked...

You settle on the couch with a glass of wine after a long and exhausting day. Your husband has been flat out harvesting and you didn’t realise just how useful he actually is around the house and...

Snapshot: Acquiring assets through a company may attract various tax implications. Always advise the client to talk to an accountant before buying property in the name of a company. Your farmer...

Will and Kate are an elderly couple you have been working with for only a little over 12 months. You have done four jobs for them already, and so thrilled when Will calls you again in the space of 2...

You are relaxing by an open fire nursing a mug of warm mulled wine when your phone starts ringing.  You look down and see it is work.  Whilst you had asked not to be disturbed on your skiing...

Snap shot: Always follow testamentary options strictly in accordance with the will. Check for Revenue Rulings for guidance Megan, a long-term client and friend comes in to see you about her late...