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It Depends – What Is Happening With Division 296? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

In this edition of It depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson bring the latest updates on the government's proposed tax on large super balances, including the introduction of indexation.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, we're giving updates on the government's proposed tax on super balances over $3 million.

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Cooper Grace Ward

What Payday Superannuation Reforms Mean For Businesses

The ATO has published a draft practical compliance guideline outlining its planned approach to the Payday Superannuation reforms for the Financial Year 2026 to 2027.

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Worrells

YTL Power: The Federal Court Of Australia Clarifies Application Of Certain Statutory Severance Provisions For Tax Purposes

On 30 October 2025, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in YTL Power Investments Limited v Commissioner of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Australia [2025] FCA 1317.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Roses Have Wilted And Only A Few Less Thorns—Australia's Finalised Third Party Debt Test Guidance

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Alvarez & Marsal

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

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King & Wood Mallesons

Drawing the line – Recent case law on Australian tax residency

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

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

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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

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

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

Australia Criminal

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

Australia Real Estate

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Cathro & Partners

Webinar: Spotting The Red Flags: Early Warnings Of Financial Distress

Australia Insolvency

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FTI Consulting

Commissioner Falls Flat In PepsiCo High Court Appeal… But On A Steak Knife's Edge

In an unlucky day for the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner), on 13 August 2025 the High Court of Australia (HCA) handed down its decision in Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo, Inc...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Victorian State Revenue Office Clarifies Its Administration Of The Economic Entitlement Rules

The Victorian State Revenue Office has released 2 new rulings to clarify its administration of the economic entitlement provisions in Part 4B of Chapter 2 of the Duties Act 2000...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Productivity Commission Corporate Tax Reform Proposal

The Australian Productivity Commission has released an interim report proposing significant reforms to Australia's corporate tax system, including a reduction in the corporate tax rate to 20% for companies with revenue...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ATO Guidance On Meaning Of Employee For Super Guarantee (SG) Purposes

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) finalised an update to its income tax ruling regarding the definition of employee to include guidance on SG obligations. Additionally, it has withdrawn Superannuation Guarantee...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Changes to payroll tax - implications for medical practices in Victoria

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Kennedys

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

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K&L Gates LLP

It Depends – Should I withdraw my super before 1 July 2025?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Podcast: SMSFs with CGW – Update on proposed tax on super balances over $3 million or Div 296 Tax

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Cooper Grace Ward

Mid May Tax Update

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Pointon Partners

Moving Overseas? Don't Forget About Your Australian Assets

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

The Absentee (Foreigner) Land Tax Surcharge and Exemptions

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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

Mixed Use Land for Primary Production? Whether Mixed Use Land is Exempt from Stamp Duty

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Pointon Partners

The Absentee (Foreigner) Land Tax Surcharge and Exemptions

What the Absentee (Foreigner) Land Tax Surcharge is, who it applies to and ways in which taxpayers may be able to claim an exemption for it.

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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

An update on key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry.

Australia Strategy

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Pointon Partners

Mixed Use Land for Primary Production? Whether Mixed Use Land is Exempt from Stamp Duty

Wylarah Pastoral Co Pty Ltd ATF Tallong Family Trust v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWCATAD 366

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Pointon Partners

End of March Weekly Tax Update

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Pointon Partners

NSW relief for medical centres - payroll tax exemption and rebate announced for GP wages

A payroll tax exemption and rebate is now available to provide some relief from payroll tax on wages paid to GPs.

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Bartier Perry

2024 ATO annual report: a focus on large and multinational taxpayers

The new Commissioner of Taxation's priorities: a focus on large and multinational taxpayers.

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Automotive Invest Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation: The High Court looks at the difference between purpose, motive and means for the Gosford Classic Car Museum.

Whether the taxpayer's museum full of luxury cars available for sale means that they were no longer trading stock.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Uber's Legal Lift: Tax Assessments Take a Backseat – Uber Successful in Challenging SRO's Payroll Tax Assessment of $81m

Chief Justice Hammerschlag ruled that Uber's objection to six payroll tax assessments 2015 to 2020 should be upheld.

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Pointon Partners

在澳大利亚营商的八大挑战

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TMF Group BV

Passenger movement and visa data-matching by the ATO- don't get "tax" caught

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Understanding U.S. Tax On Australian Superannuation Accounts

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Gordon Law

Uber Not Liable For Payroll Tax On Payments To Drivers – Case Has Been Decided

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Alvarez & Marsal

Thin Capitalisation And Recent Changes For The Financial Services Sector: What To Consider Next

Australia Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – The taxpayer, the Commissioner and the burden of proof

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Cooper Grace Ward

PepsiCo, Inc V Commissioner Of Taxation [2024] FCAFC 86 - Another Chapter In The Embedded Royalties Saga

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Alvarez & Marsal

Ierna v Commissioner Of Taxation [2024] FCA 592 – Federal Court Finds In Favour Of Taxpayer And Respects Capital Return In First Case On Section 45B

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Alvarez & Marsal

Top 8 Challenges Of Doing Business In Australia

Australia Commercial

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TMF Group BV

Payroll Tax Obligations For Authorised Representatives Of ACL And AFSL Holders

Australia Finance

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K&L Gates LLP

ATO Lodgement Amnesty Program: Critical update as December deadline approaches

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Cathro & Partners

Remission of ATO interest requests

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Cathro & Partners

How the ATO allocates payments and credits

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Worrells

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Part IVA and profit allocations in professional firms

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Cooper Grace Ward

Navigating payroll tax strains for medical practices and practitioners across Australia

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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It Depends – What Is Happening With Division 296? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

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Cooper Grace Ward

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah - Introduction

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – When is a negative gearing trust structure appropriate?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Tax is inevitable but its treatment can vary in your family law matter

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends: What documents do I need to pay a pension from my SMSF?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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