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Update on the proposed $3m super balance tax

Updated information as of April 1, 2025: Legislation to implement the proposed new tax on super balances above $3m did not pass Parliament prior to the election being called. The legislation has now expired and the new tax will not proceed as previously announced. While this outcome looked unlikely less than 12 months ago, pleasingly […]

In the media: Federal Budget 2025-26 review

Melbourne Partner Craig Whatman joined 3AW this week to provide insights into the Federal Budget 2025-26, handed down on March 25. Key points It was a ‘light’ budget – with some election sweeteners for individuals, but no major tax reform. The tax system is still not setup for the increases in productivity that will be […]

Division 7A redefined – Navigating unpaid present entitlements post-Bendel decision

Last week’s unanimous Full Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel (“Bendel”) indicates that the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) views since December 2009 about unpaid present entitlements (“UPEs”) should no longer be sustainable in the context of Division 7A. While we wait for further announcements from the ATO or the Federal Government (regarding […]

Chanel Palmer

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 […]

Decoding your 2025 land tax assessment notice

Land tax assessment notices for the 2025 land tax year have started being issued by the State Revenue Office of Victoria.  Land tax for the 2025 land tax year is assessed on the total taxable value (site value/unimproved value) of Victorian land held by landowners as at 31 December 2024.   This year is the first year […]

Are you making plans for 2025? Add estate planning to the list!

Key points What is estate planning? The importance of having an estate plan in place If you do have plans in place, you should review their effectiveness As you create your 2025 “to do list”, be sure to include estate planning.   But first, what is estate planning? Estate planning involves preparing your financial situation in […]

Are we ready for a mature conversation on negative gearing and CGT concessions?

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 […]

Year End Tax Planning 2024

It’s almost the end of the financial year. And we all know what that means – it’s time to start getting your year-end tax planning in order. Our expert Greg Nielsen from Pitcher Partners Melbourne will help you cover all your income tax bases in our latest year-end tax planning webinar. In this webinar, he […]

Superannuation contribution limits increasing

Super contribution limits Due to indexation arrangements, superannuation contribution limits are set to increase from 1 July 2024. Please refer to the information below for further details. Concessional and non-concessional contribution limits The concessional contribution limit will increase from $27,500 to $30,000 from 1 July 2024. As the non-concessional contribution limit is set at four […]

Federal and Victorian State budgets 2024-25: Melbourne livestream

Pitcher Partners Melbourne brought together a panel of experts for an extensive budget briefing.  The panel included ANZ Senior Economist Catherine Birch and Tax Advisory partners Stuart Dall, Daniel Burt and Irina Tan. Together they discuss the implications of the Federal and Victorian State budget on individuals and middle market businesses. A budget focused on […]

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