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Is an unpaid present entitlement a ‘loan’ under Division 7A? AAT says no.
On 28 September 2023, Deputy President F D O’Loughlin KC and Senior Member K James of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal handed down their decision in Bendel and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2023] AATA 3074 (28 September 2023). The case was primarily concerned with whether an unpaid present entitlement (UPE) (as to income or capital) owing to a corporate beneficiary was a ‘loan’ within the meaning of section 109D(3) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), as contained within Division 7A.
4 October 2023
Insights Media
The rise of specific integrity provisions
Partner Jonathan Ortner features in The Tax Institute's Tax Vine newsletter and surveys the landscape of specific integrity provisions for private groups, considering their purpose and scope, and calling for action to reform.
16 June 2023
Insights Article
Tax developments for private groups to watch in 2023
In this article, our Tax team has prepared a list of tax developments for private groups to watch out for in 2023.
6 February 2023
Insights Article
Top 5 private group tax developments of 2022
In this article, our Tax team has reflected on the most significant tax developments for private groups over the past 12 months and some to watch out for in 2023.
6 February 2023
Insights Article
Tax developments for private groups to watch in 2022
In this article our Tax team has prepared a list of tax developments for private groups to watch out for in 2022.
21 December 2021
Insights Article
Top 5 private group tax developments in 2021
In this article our Tax team has reflected on the most significant tax developments for private groups over the past 12 months and some to watch out for in 2022.
21 December 2021
Insights Article
Expansion of the Tax Avoidance Taskforce for private groups and high wealth individuals
On 11 November 2019, the Australian Taxation Office announced that its Tax Avoidance Taskforce will now include three new programs that specifically address tax risks relating to private groups and high wealth individuals. All three programs are intended to involve ongoing and direct engagement with the ATO.
2 December 2019