On 4 March 2011 the Government released a discussion paper which forms the first part of its highly anticipated reform to the taxation of trusts.

Many charities in Australia will soon be required for the first time to report their financial results to the public.

This document sets out the ATO's new approach to managing compliance and how to better create confidence in the system.

Yesterday’s Federal Budget has introduced several significant changes that are likely to affect the Shipping Industry. s

Australia is at the forefront of a response to introduce legislation to "reform" or "modernise" transfer pricing rules.

This article discusses contribution caps for 2012 and how to avoid paying excess tax on superannuation contributions.

The income tax treatment of any property lease incentive will vary, depending on the nature of the inducement provided.

As businesses compete to recruit and retain executives in the midst of a global skills shortage, the ability of employers to look outside the square with respect to the support they provide key personal is critical.

The advent of superannuation has changed the way many Australians invest, but our love of direct real estate as an investment shows no sign of abating.

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is the regulatory and quality agency for higher education.

The Government has re-launched the Enterprise Connect grant under the heading of 'Entrepreneurs Infrastructure Program'.

At the end of the Fringe Benefits Tax year (31 March 2011), the thoughts of most employers turn to questions about how to calculate the taxable value of Fringe Benefits provided to their employees during the previous year and how to collect the required documentation to enable the FBT return to be prepared and lodged.

The cost of carbon emissions under the cap and trade mechanism will be determined by the price of carbon credits, known as Eligible Emission Units.

On balance, we believe better value lies elsewhere but expect AREITs to be well supported while interest rates are low.

The effect of the introduction of two new types of limited partnership in Jersey

The impact of the US Dodd-Frank Act on Fund Advisors and Managers.

Not all payments made to you upon termination of your employment are an employment termination payment.

The government intends to modernise the superannuation system electronically through the introduction of SuperStream.

Now that this act has been repealed there are a number of measures that have changed which may impact on small business.

The Full Federal Court handed down the decision of South Steyne Hotel Pty Ltd & Ors vs FC of T on 20 November 2009 confirming most of the previous judgement in relation to characterisation of supplies in relation to serviced apartments.