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Trust distributions: The practical issues paper

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Published on 04 Aug 09 by SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, THE TAX INSTITUTE

The Australian Taxation Office has recently commenced a wide ranging review into trusts with a particular focus on trust distribution minutes. This paper considers the steps that need to be taken by accountants and other tax professionals to minimise any exposures and prepare for audits in this area. Although this is a highly technical and difficult area, this paper focuses on practical solutions required to achieve the desired outcomes.

Topics covered include:

  • tax net income and trust income debate: state of play following Bamford decision
  • "flow through" of franking credits and streaming dividends, capital gains and ordinary income
  • significant individuals under Small Business CGT Concessions: what practically is required?
  • potential traps
  • update on Commissioner's Practice Statement and discount capital gains
  • what to look for in the trust deed and suggested tips for drafting trust distributions minutes.

Author profile

Peter Slegers CTA
Photo of author, Peter SLEGERS Peter Slegers, CTA, heads Cowell Clarke’s Tax & Revenue, Superannuation and Private Client practice groups. Peter advises and acts for a wide range of public and private companies and high net worth individuals and families. Peter’s areas of expertise include income tax (as it impacts on business and high net worth clients), capital gains tax, goods and services tax, state taxes, trust law and superannuation law. Peter has published numerous papers on trust structures and has considerable experience in this area. Peter is also a co-author of the Tax Institute’s SMSF Income Stream Guide and Cowell Clarke’s Australian Agribusiness Advisers’ Guide. - Current at 16 April 2024
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