Family trust distribution tax and ATO relief options
The ATO is focusing on family trusts distributing outside the family group, with administrative relief for general interest charges available until 31 December 2026...
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Investigating the ATO’s probate requirements for deceased estates
CA ANZ proposes alternative to probate requirement for ATO to grant information and tax refunds, reducing red tape and family distress...
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GIC remission review released
CA ANZ supports the Tax Ombudsman’s 4 recommendations which address member concerns about lack of guidance, inconsistent outcomes and the need for better explanations of decisions...
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Family trust elections: common traps triggering FTDT
Small mistakes, big consequences: how common family trust election missteps are triggering unexpected family trust distribution tax...
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FBT for 2025/26: Common late-year issues and early reviews
Late-year FBT issues often stem from assumptions and weak records. February and March remain key periods to review positions before 31 March...
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Before March arrives: NZ tax issues that shape year-end outcomes
Key pre-March decisions on provisional tax, shareholder funding, trusts, GST and hard year-end cut-offs that determine whether outcomes remain flexible or fixed...
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Family trust elections: fixing a system that no longer works
Family trust election rules are creating disproportionate risk for family businesses and their advisers, highlighting the urgent need for certainty and reform...
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Submission on review of current electric vehicle FBT exemption
CA ANZ has made a submission to Treasury’s statutory review of current electric vehicle FBT exemption...
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First steps toward greater consistency in GIC remissions
Chartered Accountants ANZ welcome ATO changes to interest and FTL penalty remission requests based on member feedback...
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Australian tax cases 2025 Archive
Cases as seen the Tax News AU newsletter...
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Repairs and maintenance: Why “fixing what broke” might not be deductible
Storm repairs and defect remediation can look like-for-like, but timing and condition tests may still push costs into capital, not deductions...
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Beyond the hamper: year-end client gifts and key tax implications (NZ)
Digital gifting is on the rise, but deductibility varies—turning year-end client gifts into a careful tax and compliance exercise...
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Dealing with Inland Revenue – still a few bumps (NZ)
Survey shows improving Inland Revenue interactions, but inconsistency and capability pressures continue to challenge practitioners...
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Member of a professional association becoming a registered tax agent
Understand the requirements and pathways for CA ANZ members to become a registered tax agent in Australia...
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Board approved courses
Understand the requirements and pathways for CA ANZ members to become a registered tax agent in Australia...
