Payroll tax is a state-based obligation administered by the State Revenue Offices in each state and territory. While the payroll tax rules in each state and territory have been largely harmonised, some differences exist in each jurisdiction. In recent times, there has been an increase in compliance activities undertaken by the State Revenue Offices, making […]
Noelle is an Australian Chartered Accountant and US Enrolled Agent with over 11 years of experience working with high net worth individuals and senior executives to manage and advise on their Australian and US tax affairs. She has worked in both Australia and the US, assisting family groups and internationally mobile employees who are relocating […]
Elisha brings 18 years of experience as a tax advisor, including 13 years with Pitcher Partners’ Tax Advisory Group. She specialises in GST, advising on a range of compliance matters, business and asset sales and acquisitions, private ruling applications and objections, and reviews of accounting systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Elisha also advises […]
Anthony joined Pitcher Partners in 2020, after beginning his career in a Big 4 firm in Australia and spending time in an industry role. Anthony is a Partner at Pitcher Partners Brisbane and has over a decade of experience working closely with clients across a broad range of industries and organisation sizes, spanning the not-for-profit, […]
Key points Expanded Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) rules will apply in the upcoming 2026 VRLT year. The criteria for when land will be considered vacant and attract the VRLT differ depending on the nature of the land in question. New rules for unimproved land will apply for the first time based on circumstances from […]
Key points Explains the tax design under previous legislation and how the new tax may operate Discusses the current status and timing of legislation for the new tax Outlines the controversial design features of the new tax What was the proposed $3m super balance tax? The proposal was for a 15% tax on earnings for superannuation account […]
The Federal Court in Morton v FCT [2025] FCA 366 allowed a taxpayer’s appeal against assessments that sought to tax on revenue account the gains made from the subdivision and sale of a family farm. Shortly after the farmland was zoned residential, the taxpayer engaged an external developer to undertake a project which resulted in […]
As we approach the end of the financial year, and it’s time to get your year-end tax planning sorted. We’re here to help you get everything in order. Watch our Pitcher Partners’ year-end tax planning webinar, where Tax Advisory Partner Daniel Burt, will guide you through all the essential aspects of income tax planning. During […]
With 15 May now behind us, attention turns to 30 June. With the ATO increasing its compliance focus at all levels (firms, funds, investors) and trusts in particular continuing to be under the microscope, responsible entities, trustees and fund managers must prioritise tax compliance and investor reporting. Failing to address key issues could lead to […]
As the end of the financial year approaches, it is time to start thinking about whether your year-end tax planning is in order. Tax planning requires not only a consideration of income and deductions for the year but also looking forward to opportunities ahead of 1 July. In this article we identify the key tax […]
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