Sept 2014 Tax Round Up - Divorce and Company Assets

While the politicians are still locked down negotiating the Budget measures, the ATO have clarified their views in a number of important areas. Practitioners assisting clients with relationship breakdowns need to be aware of the ATO’s views in a controversial new ruling that highlights the tax risks that can arise when a private company transfers money or assets under a Family Court order. This and more in the online tax round up!

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This month:

• The controversial new ruling on company transfers of assets or money under the Family Law Act and the potential tax impact on recipients
• The tax treatment of credit card surcharges – why the ATO’s new draft ruling will be a surprise to many
• Bitcoin and virtual currencies – the tax position explained
• The ATOs warning on the Dempsey residency case and why you need to be certain of your facts
• Tax treatment of interest on unclaimed super and the impact on temporary residents

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