Telstra 2014 Share Buy-Back – The Tax Effect

The ATO has issued a fact sheet in relation to the off-market share buy-back that Telstra announced in 2014. The fact sheet provides advice for Australian resident investors who hold their shares on capital account and are subject to the CGT provisions. Participating...

ATO Enforcement and Recovery Processes

Recently, as part of the ATO Enforcement and Recovery Processes, the Australian Tax Commissioner, Mr. Chris Jordon emphasised the importance of paying tax and superannuation to enable the Australian society and economy to continue to thrive. He also promoted the...

Asset Protection issues with Shareholders

The directors of a company should be aware that in certain circumstances they may be held liable for the liabilities of the company. This includes the situation where the company is acting as trustee of a trust. This is particularly relevant for directors with...

Divorce and your Retirement Savings

Get a Fair Settlement Even the most amicable divorce is an unhappy experience for those involved, but when you consider the impact of divorce on your retirement savings things become even more difficult. Although superannuation is technically treated as property...