Tax Talks

Only services connected with ITZ (indirect tax zone) can possibly be subject to GST. If a service is not connected with ITZ, it can't be a taxable supply.

Incoterms are pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce.

When is the export of goods GST-free? Simon Dorevitch of A & A Tax Legal will give you a comprehensive answer.

Without a connection to the ITZ, there is no taxable supply. So the indirect tax zone plays a crucial role in GST land.

It starts with a spark. Something flag's the ATO attention and they commence a risk review.

Enduring power of attorney deals with money, assets and wealth, while enduring guardianship deals with medical decisions.

Whether a testamentary trust is a good idea or a waste of your time depends on the size of your estate, your intentions and your beneficiaries.

On the 1 July 2018 a new approach to the non-arm’s length concept came to life. Non-arm’s length expenses (NANE).

ITAA97 NANI is overlooked but dangerous. s295-550 ITAA97 doesn't get much limelight but is more dangerous than s109 of the SIS Act.

SIS Act non-arm's length income features in pretty much every sole purpose test court case.

Succession and work-life balance are often put aside and don’t receive much attention.

Your strategic objectives give you the road map to achieve your vision. And they allow you to track your progress.

Your MVV stipulates what you do everyday (mission) to achieve your goal (vision) and how you will get there (values).

Business advisory will allow you to avoid competing on price. Here is Mark Holton of Smithink with more.

This Tax Talks Q & A goes through 10 questions and comments you sent in up to April 2019.

In-specie contributions and payments are complex since you get two transactions "for the price of one".

SIS dependancy determines who gets your super. Tax dependancy determines the amount of tax payable. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

A death benefit is any payment your super fund makes after you die. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

Labor wants to change negative gearing, CGT discounts and franking credit refunds. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

Qualifying for the age pension is an arduous exercise. But it can be done. About 75% of Australians at pension age receive some form of age pension - be it a full or partial age pension.

There is a popular proverb that feels harsh but maybe it does because it is true. A fish rots from the head down.

The four quadrants of success or time management are a helpful way to think about your practice. In the international best-selling book called 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', Dr Stephen Covey writes about his insights studying highly successful business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Everybody preaches to get the foundations right. But what does that mean? And how do you do it? John Peterson will walk you through seven things to get right.

Why do we need a separate Medicare levy in Australia? It all goes into the same pool of funds anyway. So why bother?

Property vs shares - how are they taxed differently? Bob Deutsch, Senior Tax Counsel of The Tax Institute, pursues this question.