Taking on the role of Partner in a professional practice or as a newly appointed barrister, is both exciting and challenging. The leap from employee to non-employee comes with a lot of opportunity and demands, but one element that is often overlooked is understanding the financial implications involved. Here are some essential practical and tax […]
Jackson Riley has been with Pitcher Partners since 2021 having commenced as a Strategic Wealth Adviser following the completion of his Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Jackson is committed to understanding his clients and prioritising their needs which fosters trusted relationships. Specialising in wealth accumulation, he helps them establish and safeguard […]
Key points The ATO’s Practical Compliance Guidelines 2021/4 will apply to all principals of certain professional firms starting in FY25. The Guidelines set out the risk of ATO audit or review activity in relation to the allocation of professional firm profits. Recent ATO communications highlight compliance issues in the legal profession. The Australian Tax Office’s guidelines relating to the […]
Chanel joined Pitcher Partners in 2020 as a Manager in the National Tax Group, working her way up to Client Director in 2025. Chanel has over 10 years of experience, and specialises in private wealth taxation, particularly Division 7A, trusts, corporate tax, managed funds and engagement with Australian Tax Office (ATO) reviews and disputes. Chanel […]
Key points What are Special Disability Trusts (SDTs) and how do they work. The financial benefits of SDTs ranging from tax benefits and exemptions from asset and income tests. The need for professional support in establishing a SDT. Caring for a loved one with a severe disability is deeply personal, requiring carers and families to […]
Initially announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, Treasury has released draft policy design details on the Payday Super regime following consultation. Recently, Treasury released draft details in relation to the implementation of the Payday Super regime. The proposed measures effectively seek to ensure that Superannuation Guarantee (“SG”) contributions are remitted at the same time as […]
Pitcher Partners Sydney hosted a live webinar that helped attendees understand the key proposed tax changes likely to affect individuals and families with ties to both the UK and Australia. This webinar addressed whether the new changes would require attendees to plan differently for possible inheritance tax exposure. More specifically, our speaker Private Business and […]
Hear from Kylie Lamprecht, Partner at Pitcher Partners Brisbane, and Robert Prince, Executive Director at Pitcher Partners Perth as they unpack the findings from the latest Business Radar report on the challenges of succession planning for businesses. With almost half of Australian SMEs owned by older generations, one of the biggest wealth transfers in decades […]
Melanie is a Director in the Business Recovery and Insolvency Services Division at Pitcher Partners Perth. She takes pride in her ability to work efficiently to achieve outstanding results that preserve and enhance value in complex, time-sensitive situations. With nearly 15 years of experience, she has handled a diverse range of formal and advisory appointments […]
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