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Time Limits On Claiming Input Tax Credits: Punitive Outcomes For Taxpayers

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a tax ruling on Division 93 of A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) (GST Act), which imposes time limits on taxpayers...

GGI Global Alliance

Economic Entitlements Duty

Economic entitlements duty was introduced to prevent duty avoidance through creative joint venture structures.

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PCL Lawyers

Decision Alert: QSC Confirms That Ex Gratia Relief Generally Not Subject To Judicial Review In Karrabin Estate

On 17 October 2025, Freeburn J of the Queensland Supreme Court delivered judgment in Karrabin Estate Pty Ltd, Hayview Developments Pty Ltd & Avon capital (Australia) Limited v Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] QSC 263 (judgment here).

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Decision Alert: High Court In G Global v Commissioner Of State Revenue Confirms Validity Of Foreign Surcharges

On 15 October 2025, the full bench of the High Court delivered judgment in G Global 120E T2 Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue; G Global 180Q Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue; G Global 180Q Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue; Stott v The Commonwealth of Australia [2025] HCA 39.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Further Victorian CIPT And State Taxes Amendments

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

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King & Wood Mallesons

Sub-sale Provisions

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PCL Lawyers

ATO sets focus areas for small business compliance

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

ATO Finalises Guidance On Third Party Debt Test

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Third party debt test - finalised ATO guidance published

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ATO debt forgiveness

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Worrells

Land transfer duty (stamp duty) and landholder duty

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PCL Lawyers

Private capital: tax scrutiny for private equity‑backed deals across the investment lifecycle

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Drawing the line – Recent case law on Australian tax residency

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Cyber Security: Two Months In Retrospect (Australia) - August And September 2025

Australia Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

What Happens If… You Are Faced With A Sanctions Issue And Need To Investigate? (Podcast)

Australia International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Tax Treaties

2025-26 Budget Update: Key Changes To Australian State Taxes - NSW, Qld, WA And ACT

The final FY2025-26 state budgets have been delivered, with Western Australia publishing their budget on 19 June 2025, and the New South Wales, Queensland, and Australian Capital...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Will Impact Businesses In Australia

Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US operations of foreign multinational groups and inbound investments.

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K&L Gates LLP

Mid May Tax Update

Update on key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-May.

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Pointon Partners

End of April Tax Update

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Pointon Partners

Early-April 2025 – Tax Update

Australia Strategy

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Pointon Partners

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Tax Agent Services – the Amended Determination for the Code of Professional Conduct

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Cooper Grace Ward

Private Equity Tax Update - June 2024

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Alvarez & Marsal

Summary Of New Important Changes To The Foreign Investment Legislation

Australia Government

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Vincent Young

The OECD Pillar 2 Framework And Current Status Of The Rules In Australia

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Inheritance Tax

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

Much has been written about the ever approaching "unprecedented" intergenerational wealth transfer, in which between AU$3.5 trillion and Au$5.4 trillion in assets is expected to pass from the Baby Boomers to their heirs.

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King & Wood Mallesons

Mid May Tax Update

Update on key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-May.

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Pointon Partners

End of April Tax Update

Key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-late April.

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Pointon Partners

Early-April 2025 – Tax Update

Australia Strategy

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Pointon Partners

The new testamentary trust excepted income provisions – clarity in the law

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McCullough Robertson

The ugly & hidden estate tax trap - CGT Event K3

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

FAQs During Covid-19: Estate Planning

Australia Family

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Death tax in Australia: A reminder from the UK in family provision claims

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Carroll & O'Dea

Overview Of Australia's Tax Environment

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TMF Group BV

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Income Tax

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

Much has been written about the ever approaching "unprecedented" intergenerational wealth transfer, in which between AU$3.5 trillion and Au$5.4 trillion in assets is expected to pass from the Baby Boomers to their heirs.

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King & Wood Mallesons

Drawing the line – Recent case law on Australian tax residency

Cases highlight the complexities associated with the determination of Australian tax residency, particularly for individuals with overseas business interests and changing residences.

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive: Expanded Eligibility For Particular Processing Activities

The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 (Act), which received Royal Assent shortly before this year's Federal election was announced, established the critical minerals...

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King & Wood Mallesons

Proposed Expansion Of The Australian Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Who Owns Improvements On Someone Else's Land? Why It Matters For Major Projects

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

Payroll tax update – current landscape

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Avant Law

Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo, Inc: a guide to the ongoing implications

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Landmark PepsiCo Decision On Australian Royalty Withholding And Diverted Profits Tax

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Transfer Pricing

Mid May Tax Update

Update on key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-May.

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Pointon Partners

End of April Tax Update

Key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-late April.

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Pointon Partners

New Reportable Tax Positions Schedule Disclosure Requirements 2024

The Australian Taxation Office released the new 2024 Reportable Tax Positions (RTP) Schedule last week and, as we indicated in our previous article here...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Mylan Australia Holding Pty Ltd V Commissioner Of Taxation – Part IVA Ruled Not To Apply To Debt Push-Down

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Alvarez & Marsal

Risk Assessing IP Planning…the Australian Experience

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Alvarez & Marsal

The benefits and pitfalls of royalty and interest payments in international tax planning

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Fortis Accounting Partners

Australian Federal Budget 2023-2024 - Key Tax Measures And Instant Insights

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K&L Gates LLP

Exposure draft legislation released regarding significant thin capitalisation changes

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RSM Australia

Financial Reporting Valuation Services

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FTI Consulting

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Latest Videos

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It Depends – Can My Trust Access The Land Tax Exemption?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Challenging asset betterments and default assessments

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – I have received a Director Penalty Notice, what are my options?

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Do the PSI rules apply?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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