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Vanessa Priest, Partner

04/03/2024

Vanessa has more than 25 years experience as a tax specialist, with an interest in the tax and succession issues faced by privately owned enterprises and family groups. She has extensive knowledge in areas such as tax structuring, cross border issues, asset acquisitions and divestments, and tax issues arising for trusts. She has written and […]

Navigating tax implications of holding vacant land

14/12/2023

The Meakins case examines the deductibility of holding costs for vacant land. The findings emphasise the importance of demonstrable, income-generating activities to support tax deduction claims on vacant land, offering crucial insights for property investors and taxpayers. The recent Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) case Meakins and Commissioner of Taxation [2023] AATA 3852 (Meakins), highlights its […]

Simplification in FBT Record-Keeping | Update

24/10/2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced five further legislative instruments aimed at reducing Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) record-keeping obligations.  This is in addition to the four draft legislative instruments that we discussed in our earlier alert from March 2023.   While the earlier legislative instruments focused on travel benefits, these new instruments broaden the scope […]

OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules – Global and domestic minimum tax seminar

24/10/2023

Our 2023 OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules – Global and domestic minimum tax seminar provided an update of the new requirements impacting multinational groups. Our online seminar was delivered in an interactive format with SW expert Daren Yeoh, Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director. This seminar covered the following topics: SW Speaker Daren YeohPartner […]

Australia's best kept accounting secret

23/10/2023

Government announces expansion of vacant residential land tax in Victoria

09/10/2023

As part of the State Taxes Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill that has been introduced to Parliament, the Allan government is set to expand the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) from 1 January 2025 to apply statewide. Currently, the VRLT applies to only inner and middle suburbs of Melbourne. VRLT will continue to be […]

ATO Ruling TR 2023/3: Impact on deductibility of holding vacant land expenses

09/10/2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has finalised Taxation Ruling TR 2023/3, an update to the draft ruling TR 2021/D5. This ruling, effective from 1 July 2019, focuses on the deductibility of expenses related to holding so called “vacant” land. Taxpayers considering holding or investing in land need to understand the implications of this ruling. Summary […]

Victorian private schools navigate new payroll tax norms

06/10/2023

With new legislation on the horizon, large Victorian private schools traditionally exempt from payroll tax, are facing a substantial shift in operational norms. This paradigm shift for Victorian non-profit private schools mandates proactive measures in establishing processes and templates, upskilling staff, and addressing potential challenges, ensuring a seamless transition into compliance with payroll tax obligations. […]

NSW Budget 2023-24: Major changes to the NSW duty

03/10/2023

The NSW Budget delivers a $3.1 billion housing and planning investment package to address the state’s housing crisis. However, the property sector will also face increased taxes as the Government announced some significant tax changes in the Budget. SW experts has summarised all these changes below. 1. Corporate reconstruction and consolidation exemption concession amended to […]

Australia Taxation video series | 澳洲稅務系列

20/09/2023

SW experts have prepared a video series to tell you some important matters you need to know about taxation and wealth management in Australia. 信永中和專家為您講解有關澳洲稅務架構及資產管理既重要事項。 Best ways to structure for your investment and business in Australia | 找尋最佳澳洲投資及商業架構 Tax Residency & Capital Gain Tax | 澳洲稅務居民資產增值稅