The “widow tax” fix protects negative gearing treatment for certain inherited property interests and former homes converted to rentals. Find out what changed and what it means for property owners.

The intent of the initiative to impose a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts is to eventually bring all discretionary trusts (termed "minimum tax trusts") within the tax net. We cover the fundamental issues at this point in time.

CGT reform is coming. If you leave your business valuation until a future sale, important financial and commercial evidence may be difficult to reconstruct, and Treasury’s allocation formula may not reflect when your business created its value.

The Government’s proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts could have significant implications for some family groups, particularly where trusts distribute income to companies, although the rules remain subject to consultation and aren’t final yet.

Knowing how the car threshold rules work before signing a contract can help you make a more informed decision and potentially improve your overall tax and cash flow position.

With proposed changes to the capital gains treatment of investment property attracting attention, investors should have reliable evidence of their property’s market value at the relevant date.