It is essential to understand what your rights and risks are when entering the restructuring process.

An interesting debate has been unfolding as the high Australian dollar continues to take its toll on manufacturers.

Business Advisory is a division that assists management with strategic direction to achieve operational best practice.

Taxpayers contemplating acquisitions of freehold interests with long term leases should consider the duty implications.

Company loss recoupment rules to be simplified.

The end of the 2010/11 fringe benefits tax (FBT) year, 31 March 2011, has passed and that means, that FBT returns will soon need to be lodged.

The Government has now released the exposure draft legislation for the removal of the CGT discount for non-residents.

You may be entitled to claim GST credits for reimbursements to employees or partners for certain work-related expenses.

The Federal Government has announced crossbench support for the new R&D Tax Credit Program.

These reforms are part of a wider strategy around base erosion and profit shifting, more commonly referred to as BEPS.

Exposure Draft legislation contains proposed amendments to implement the first stage of the transfer pricing reforms.

Changing your tax residency status could have substantial income tax and CGT implications.

The grants aim to improve Australia's manufacturing skills and open the door to start-up and non-manufacturing companies.

The reform agenda for the not-for-profit sector begins with the release of a statutory definition of charity.

The Commissioner of Taxation has announced additional time for tax-related lodgments and associated payments for individuals and businesses affected by the recent natural disasters in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

In general terms, when applying the CUP method, a taxpayer may, inter-alia, seek to compare the price paid for goods acquired from a related party seller (the "controlled transaction") to the price paid by independent parties for the same product (the "uncontrolled transaction").

On 16 March 2011, the Commissioner released a draft tax determination TD 2011/D3 – Market value of nil for shares in a ‘no goodwill’ incorporated professional practice ("IPP") [sic].

The proposed changes may send a negative message to potential Australian investors under the Significant Investor Visa.

The investment, technology upgrades and infrastructure needed for a truly sustainable global economy are not yet ready.

The recent Federal Court decision has produced an unpalatable result which conflicts with the common application of the margin scheme.