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Key considerations regarding GIC and SIC non-deductibility from 1 July 2025

Legislation making the General Interest Charge (“GIC”) and Shortfall Interest Charge (“SIC”) non-deductible from 1 July 2025 has now passed both houses of Parliament and is set to impact taxpayers with tax liabilities that are overdue or arise due to tax shortfalls. Taxpayers should carefully consider the effects of the new measure. In particular, taxpayers […]

2025 Federal Election Special: Tax, politics and the path ahead

Our very own Stuart Dall, a Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, joined Victorian Chamber Chief Executive Paul Guerra and York Park Group’s Sean Sammon for a deep dive into the tax system, the political landscape and what business really wants from the next federal government. Stuart offers a candid and compelling look at why meaningful […]

Discretionary Trusts: Are they worth it?

Trusts are a flexible and tax effective structure that are ideal for building passive wealth. With close to 1,000,000 registered trusts in Australia (per the ATO data) there are several key advantages, but these need to be balanced with the cost and additional administration of operating a trust structure. Key advantages Key principal advantages of […]

ATO highlights issues in the legal profession’s compliance with their tax obligations

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 […]

Car Parking Fringe Benefits: ATO’s view challenged

In a decision with potential implications for employers with business premises in suburban areas, the Federal Court of Australia held that a shopping centre car park was not a commercial parking station for fringe benefits tax (“FBT”) purposes. This decision challenges the view of car parking benefits presented by the Commissioner of Taxation (“the Commissioner”) […]

Peejade Cheng

Peejade is a Client Director in the Tax Consulting division of Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With over 20 years of specialist experience in employment taxes, Peejade shares his expertise on both compliance and advisory matters.  Prior to joining Pitcher Partners in 2023, Peejade was the national employment taxes leader for one of the largest corporates in […]

Record-keeping for SMEs: a simple guide to staying on track

Key points Messy records mean lost deductions, denied tax credits, and ATO audits—accuracy is everything. Keep invoices, receipts, and payroll records for at least five years (some even longer) to stay compliant. Smart record-keeping isn’t just about tax—it helps you track growth, secure funding, and stay in control. When it comes to tax compliance, the […]

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 […]

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