Murray joined Pitcher Partners in 2020 following over 20 years of experience with a Big Four firm. Throughout his career, Murray has worked with numerous listed and privately-owned companies across various industries, including professional services, engineering and mining, property development, building and construction, manufacturing, and retail. Using the technical expertise he has developed, Murray works […]
Joining Pitcher Partners in 2007, Yina has worked with clients across a range of industries, including logistics, property, and financial services, to name a few. She became a partner of the Melbourne firm in 2021. Yina offers strong technical expertise in and knowledge of income tax in Australia. Developed through her understanding of Australia’s tax […]
The Victorian Government 2020-21 State Budget included an announcement of stamp duty waivers of up to 50% on transfers of residential property in Victoria with a dutiable value of up to $1 million. The waivers apply to contracts entered into between 25 November 2020 and 30 June 2021.
The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 came into effect in New South Wales on 24 June 2020 and may impose foreign surcharges on unsuspecting purchasers or owners of NSW residential land.
The NSW State Government proposal to give home buyers a choice between paying up front Stamp Duty or an Annual Property Tax (APT) is seductively simple yet potentially punishing. There are (at least) three aspects of the proposed APT that don’t sit well.
The Victorian Government has followed the NSW Government’s lead by announcing a 50% land tax discount and exemption from the Absentee Owner Surcharge for eligible new build-to-rent developments, from 1 January 2022 until 1 January 2040. The measure is expected to boost the Victorian housing supply by an estimated 5,000 homes. What are the rules? […]
The Victorian State Budget released earlier today, shows the Government will attempt to spend its way to economic recovery by investing more than $49 billion over the next 4 years in a multitude of infrastructure projects. The spending will be supported by a record level of debt, which is projected to hit a peak of […]
Annual council rate notices containing property valuations have recently been issued by local councils in Victoria. Rate payers should consider whether the property values on their notices are reasonable, so that an objection can be lodged within the 2 months’ deadline if required. A successful objection could translate into significant savings in the form of reduced rates, a reduced 2021 Land Tax liability or a reduced 2021 Vacant Residential Land Tax liability.
The Victorian Government has extended the land tax relief measures that apply to multi-tenanted properties, making it easier for landlords to apply for land tax relief.
The broadening of the income tax system under then Treasurer, the Hon Paul Keating, to encompass capital gains tax (CGT), from 20 September 1985 represented a profound structural shift in Australia’s federal income tax system.
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