Gifts and entertainment provided to employees and clients can dampen festive cheers if Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications are not managed appropriately. The upcoming holiday period provides an annual opportunity for businesses to provide gifts and entertainment to employees and clients. However, the FBT implications of providing these benefits can cause confusion and may lead […]
In April 2024, Australia’s new thin capitalisation rules become law (see here). Broadly, thin capitalisation applies to entities part of multinational groups that incur debt deductions (e.g. interest) of more than $2 million for an income year (on a group basis). The legislation also introduced new integrity measures known as the debt deduction creation rules. […]
In this episode, Pitcher Partners Sydney Private Wealth Partner, Jordan Kennedy and Corporate Finance Partner, Andy Hough will dissect the steps of preparing a succession plan and discuss what business leaders need to keep in mind when considering selling a business. In a world where clarity and peace of mind are more important than ever, we are […]
Key points: The festive season can disrupt business finances due to increased spending and shutdowns. Cut non-essential expenses, avoid long-term contracts, and diversify suppliers. Engage with banks early, build cash reserves, and maintain strong customer relationships. The festive season, often a period of increased personal spending and celebration, can also pose significant cash flow challenges […]
Key findings: A data lake serves as a central repository for comprehensive productivity insights. Data lakes support various data types, efficiently stores unstructured data and uses object storage for easy retrieval. Decision making is improved by uncovering patterns, improving decisions and enhancing productivity. Your business might already be collecting data but without a central resource […]
From January 1, 2025, there will be a new levy (sometimes referred to as the ‘Airbnb tax’) applicable to short stay accommodation in Victoria. Owners, residential tenants and providers of booking platforms may be liable for the levy. The levy applies to total booking fees for short stays, whether bookings are made on a booking […]
Key Points Due diligence is crucial when investing in private credit Private credit can offer an attractive income stream and diversification benefits The opaqueness in operations of private credit funds increase risk A smooth ride can become trouble The risks and benefits of private credit funds can be likened to buying a used car sports […]
Key points: The issue of negative gearing continues to get airplay in political discussions and media in the housing affordability & supply space, but by history remains unpopular and probable political suicide to implement. Although the ATO may have existing powers to push back on this and the tax arbitrage with CGT concessions, in practice […]
Our cross-border tax experts Terry Hoban and Ellen Fimmano discuss some of the practical challenges and important considerations that arise for organisations, their employees, and owners expanding into the USA, including: Cross-border entity structuring & tax considerations Employee payroll & HR set-up Equity plans, pensions, and employee benefits Individual tax planning for Australian executives relocating […]
Inventory levels, interest rates, diminishing demand and inflation have all made Q3 2024 a tough quarter for dealers. There are few manufacturers or franchises who are not experiencing the impact of a supply push market. We are seeing the return to pre-pandemic levels of discounting, incentives and subvented finance. Pitcher Partners’ Australian Market Vehicle Facts […]
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