Sladen Events
When Equality Meets Tax Reality in the Estate Plan
An estate plan often sets out to treat the beneficiaries on equal terms. However, it may not be until the estate is being administered that tax rears its head in some form so that one beneficiary’s share is diminished by the potential tax consequences attached to a certain asset, including superannuation.
BONUS FREE WEBINAR: Payday Super: what you need to know
BONUS FREE WEBINAR:
Payday Super is now law. Effective from 1 July 2026, Payday Super means big changes for employers and super funds, including that employers will have to align super contributions for their employees with ‘pay day’.
Div 296 tax – the issues and strategies
In this session, Phil will examine the issues and potential strategies in relation to the new superannuation Div 296 tax, including what (if anything) may be done before 1 July 2026 and 1 July 2027.
Div 296 tax – the new tax on members with more than $3 million of super benefits
The returning Labor Government intends to legislate its proposed new tax on members with more than $3 million in super (known as Division 296 tax). In this session, we will examine the proposed new tax.
GST and small-scale property developments
Whilst the income tax is often front of mind, when it comes to small-scale property developments, GST should not be overlooked.
This session explores how GST can impact on such projects.
After Bendel: Division 7A, Anti-Avoidance, and Beyond
The Full Federal Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel (February 19, 2025) has redefined the tax landscape for trusts, ruling that unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) between a corporate beneficiary and a trust do not constitute a loan under s109D(3) of Division 7A.
Victoria Property Taxes – recent developments
All you need to know about recent changes in Victorian property taxes.
Main residence exemption: danger lurks beneath the surface
A person’s main residence can be their most significant asset. The main residence exemption is (arguably) the most generous exemption for post-CGT assets in the income tax legislation..
Choosing Wisely: Navigating Family Trust Elections
In this webinar we will delve into the intricacies of Family Trust Elections (FTEs). Through the exploration of real-life case studies, we'll uncover practical tips and potential pitfalls associated with both making and managing FTEs.
Payroll Tax For Medical Practices
Recent changes in policy and application of the payroll tax rules for medical centres are causing difficulties for many taxpayers.
Restructuring – to roll or not to roll?
For most private groups, in the absence of consolidation, restructuring often requires the use of a CGT rollover or CGT rollovers.
Federal Budget 2024/2025: tax and superannuation – what you need to know
This year’s Federal Budget is likely to be the last before the next election and so raises the spectre of tax and superannuation changes before the campaign begins.
Accessing Small Business CGT Concessions in a Trust
This session explores the issues applicable to a trust’s use of the small business CGT concessions.
What's Your Purpose….Tell Me What's Your Purpose
When it comes to real property transactions, income tax and GST outcomes substantially depend on a taxpayer's purpose.
Trust Vesting: The Tax Implications
The date may be looming where interest in trust property is required to vest or estate planning discussions are being directed at whether the vesting date can be brought forward. This session explores the tax implications that these situations may encounter.
Everything You Did (And Didn’t) Want To Know About Land Tax
Our State Taxes team will examine various key aspects of the land tax regime in Victoria and provide both tips for navigating the regime and highlight common traps.
Windfall Gains Tax – The Tax And Commercial Issues
The controversial windfall gains tax (WGT) has now commenced on 1 July 2023. In this session, our State Taxes and Property teams will examine the application of the regime from both a tax and commercial point of view.
Federal Budget 2023/2024: tax and superannuation – what you need to know
In this free webinar hear Sladen Legal’s tax and superannuation team discuss and distil the key announcements the morning after the 2023-2024 Federal Budget is released.
Division 7A: Managing Unpaid Present Entitlements
When a company becomes presently entitled to trust income, it is imperative that the rules in Division 7A are front and square in the minds of the trustees and their advisors.
Individual Tax Residency – Is self-assessment dead?
This webinar provides an update on the state of play of the individual tax residency rules in Australia.
The Small Business Restructure Rollover – all sizzle but no sausage?
When considering income tax roll-overs, the small business restructure rollover offers unique opportunities which should not be overlooked. However, despite the policy intentions underpinning its enactment in 2016, the requirements for income tax relief are deceptively prescriptive.
Federal Budget 2022: tax and superannuation – what you need to know
In this free webinar hear Sladen Legal’s tax and superannuation team discuss and distil the key announcements the morning after the new Labour Government’s Federal Budget is released.
Why are the non-arm's length expenses rules so NALI?
The non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE) changes to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules have been a controversial topic in the last few years. While we now have the ATO’s final ruling on the new measures (LCR 2021/2), there are still many uncertainties with the operation and scope of the new rules.
Federal Budget 2022: tax and superannuation – what you need to know
In this free webinar hear Sladen Legal’s tax and superannuation team discuss and distil the key announcements the morning after the 2022-2023 Federal Budget is released.
The Deceased Estate: Who Pays the Tax
During the stages of administration of a deceased estate, a beneficiary may become presently entitled to the income. It is important to recognize this to determine who is responsible for the payment of income tax on that income.
Windfall gains tax – the tax and commercial issues
The legislation for the controversial windfall gains tax (WGT) has now been released. In this session, our State Taxes and Property teams will examine the application of the regime from both a tax and commercial point of view.
Allocation of Professional Firm Profits
In this webinar we will outline the history in this area and the compliance approach that the ATO intends to apply when considering the allocation of profits by professional firms. The Draft PCG replaces the ATO’s Assessing the Risk: Allocation of profits within professional firms guidelines and the Everett Assignment web materials which were suspended on 14 December 2017. Whilst the draft PCG has some overlap with previous guidelines, there are also key differences that we will explain.
Testamentary Trusts: Practical lessons
Testamentary trusts have been a popular estate planning tool for many years and their benefit in providing excepted trust income is widely understood. With more of these trusts coming into operation every year, we are seeing a number of issues arise.
Federal Budget 2021: tax and superannuation – what you need to know
In this free webinar hear Sladen Legal’s tax and superannuation team discuss and distil the key announcements the morning after the 2021-2022 Federal Budget is released.
Current issues with LRBAs – COVID, safe harbour, Div 7A and more
In this session, Phil Broderick will examine a number of current and topical issues in relation to limited recourse borrowing arrangements.
Blended Families – A Succession Planning Minefield
Succession disputes are more likely to arise in blended families. If you have clients with a blended family, they need to be aware of this risk and carefully consider issues that may arise.
CGT main residence exemption: tips and traps
The CGT main residence exemption is a significant concession under the income tax laws. However, the provisions are deceptively complex. Taxpayers may not always appreciate the numerous ways in which a full CGT exemption on the sale of the family home can be obtained (as well as inadvertently lost due to periods of absence, demolition, or death).