Key points Review your business structure and tax planning strategies before 30 June to maximise deductions and minimise liabilities. Consider bringing forward expenses and deferring income to manage taxable income effectively. Ensure superannuation contributions and trust resolutions are completed on time to meet compliance requirements. As the end of the 2025 financial year approaches, it’s […]
Key points ATO interest charges (GIC and SIC) won’t be tax-deductible from 1 July 2025. Charges assessed before that date may still be deductible. Businesses should act early to avoid non-deductible interest. Starting 1 July 2025, significant changes will be implemented regarding the deductibility of the General Interest Charge (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC) […]
As the financial year draws to a close, it’s a smart opportunity to maximise your super contributions. Private Wealth Partner Jordan Kennedy sits down with Family Advisory Partner Louise Meijer to discuss how to leverage superannuation caps to your benefit while going in-depth into the constraints to consider. If you never understood the particulars of superannuation, this is […]
Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the numbers and go in-depth on the current issues affecting Australian businesses, families and individuals. It’s that time of the year again, where we begin to focus on year-end tax planning. To take us through the numerous tax strategies available, Private Wealth Partner Jordan Kennedy sits […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ali Suleyman, Elena Bogomolova and Peejade Cheng from Pitcher Partners Melbourne, present the annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Update. This webinar aims to assist you in preparing and lodging your FBT return for the year ended 31 March 2025. Watch to refresh your knowledge and learn more about: Key principles of FBT Recent updates Record-keeping requirements […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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