September 10, 2026
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8 min read
Moving overseas does not end Australian tax residency. The Federal Court’s recent decision in Quy v Commissioner of Taxation shows how a person can live abroad for five years and remain taxable here.
September 10, 2026
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6 min read
Two taxpayers, one test, two outcomes. Harding and Quy both left Australia to work in the Middle East, but only one stopped being an Australian tax resident. The answer lies in what “permanent place of abode” really requires.
May 12, 2026
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10 min read
New Zealand can be a very tax effective place to live for business owners or investors since the 2026-27 Federal Budget. However, great care must be taken and professional advice obtained to make sure you can enjoy the tax benefits.
February 26, 2026
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9 min read
Incomplete property developments create real GST risk. Learn how the going concern exemption under s 38-325 works, when it fails, and what administrators and buyers need to know.
October 30, 2025
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5 mins
ASIC issued INFO 225 and it has caused regulatory backlash, but there are tax issues lurking that make the view able. We go through five issues from a tax perspective on the new ASIC view and also Treasuries proposed payment reforms.
December 26, 2023
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5 min read
In Australia, capital gains tax (CGT) is a significant consideration for investors, business owners and property owners. However, certain types of assets and investment strategies offer opportunities to avoid or substantially reduce CGT liability.
December 10, 2023
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5 min read
Understanding the legalities and the roles of key figures is essential when incorporating a company in Australia. This process not only ensures compliance with legal standards but also sets a strong foundation for your business’s future.
December 7, 2023
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6 min read
Some people take it too far and go into tax avoidance and tax evasion territory. We will explain the difference here. Tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion vary significantly in their legal standing and implications.
December 3, 2023
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10 min read
This article delves into these developments, summarising key ATO guidelines and exemptions, specifically PCG 2018/9 and TR 2018/5, and discussing the informal ‘safe harbour’ conditions.
November 27, 2023
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5 min read
The ATO has a much better product to use, public binding rulings. This explains in detail, the ATO’s formal views on matters that binds the ATO. It does not bind taxpayers, but it is often a useful and well-reasoned foundation to work from.
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