Key points: In a family law property settlement, two assets with the same market value may not deliver the same financial outcome. Capital gains tax, duty, embedded liabilities, liquidity constraints and future compliance costs can affect the value ultimately retained by each party. Transferring property between former spouses can defer CGT rather than make it […]
Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the headlines and explore the issues shaping financial decisions for Australians today. The Federal Budget’s proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) have sparked significant debate, leaving business owners, investors and families questioning how the reforms could affect their long-term wealth strategies. While many of the […]
Treasury recently released exposure draft legislation containing further amendments to the Government’s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms. These reforms introduced a fundamentally new framework for taxing capital gains, including complex transitional rules for assets held before 1 July 2027. The exposure draft seeks to address a range of technical, integrity and implementation issues […]
Key points: The rules have changed. Australia’s landmark CGT reforms are now law and will reshape how capital gains are taxed from 1 July 2027. The impact extends far beyond property. Business owners, family trusts and investors should all be assessing how the new regime could affect their long-term plans. The opportunity to act is […]
Levi Holdsworth is a Principal in the Private Business and Family Advisory division, specialising in working with middle market clients with a distinctly personal approach. With over 15 years’ experience, he advises privately owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals and family offices across industries including property, hospitality, investment, and entrepreneurial start-ups. Bringing a grounded, commercial perspective shaped […]
Key points Leaving Australia doesn’t automatically eliminate CGT. Australia’s deemed disposal rules (CGT event I1) often trigger a tax liability when residency changes, and even if deferred, the gain typically remains within Australia’s tax net. Timing and structure matter more than simply relocating. Moving overseas just before a sale rarely improves the outcome, as non-residents […]
As a Director in the Tax team at Pitcher Partners’ Perth, Joshua brings over 20 years of experience advising private businesses and family groups on practical, commercially grounded tax outcomes. Clients value his ability to cut through complexity, simplifying technical tax issues, identifying risk early, and translating intricate rules into clear options they can act […]
With over a decade of experience as a Chartered Accountant, Jeff has built a reputation for being more than just a technical advisor, he’s a trusted partner to the clients he works with. Specialising in business and income tax advisory, as well as employment tax services, Jeff supports privately held groups and large corporations by […]
Key points Cryptocurrency transactions are subject to taxation, it is important that you understand the rules to stay compliant. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) and global regulators are increasingly focusing on crypto, leveraging blockchain data and monitoring transactions. The article provides an overview of various taxation considerations around crypto, including capital gains tax, income tax, […]
Rebecca is a Director at Pitcher Partners Brisbane, where she delivers strategic and personalised superannuation advice with a strong focus on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). With more than 15 years of experience, she helps professionals, business owners and retirees navigate complex superannuation regulations and make informed decisions about their financial future. Known for her practical, […]
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