Howard provides tax advice to a range of industries including financial services, mining, primary production, technology, and consumer and industrial products. His commercial knowledge helps him resolve complex tax matters. Howard has assisted many clients take their business to the next level through expansion overseas, transactions such as acquisitions and also listing on the Australian […]
Chris advises on a broad range of tax issues to the property and IT industry including tax efficient structuring for investing in and out of Australia, corporate reorganisation strategies and cross-border employment issues. As a qualified lawyer, Chris takes complex tax laws and applies them to a client’s unique circumstances, resulting in a tailored and […]
Over the course of his career, Allan has advised and resolved complex tax matters ranging from corporate tax, international tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for clients in a range of industries. With a current focus on the asset management and Not-for-Profit sectors, his understanding of these industries allows him […]
Craig heads up Pitcher Partners’ Transaction Taxes Team, which advises on all aspects of Goods and Services Tax, Stamp Duty (nationally), Land Tax (nationally), Windfall Gains Tax, the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution and Fuel Tax Credits. He is highly skilled in working with businesses in the property industry, and also advises clients in manufacturing and […]
The Federal Government’s package of reforms aimed at addressing illegal phoenix activity is now law. One of the more significant measures under the reforms is the extension of the director penalty regime to include GST and other indirect tax liabilities of a company.
At this time of year, additional benefits are typically provided to employees and clients in the form of entertainment and gifts. Businesses do not always understand the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications of providing such benefits. When these implications aren’t understood, it can result in significant and avoidable costs to businesses. The two examples below […]
The Victorian Government has targeted foreign property owners once again, by announcing it will increase the Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty from 7% to 8% and the Absentee Owner Surcharge from 1.5% to 2%.
The Budget did not contain major changes to indirect taxes but announced a small change to the luxury car tax for farmers and tourism operators. The Budget also proposed measures to counter the black economy through more stringent (annual) ABN eligibility rules.
The legislation to introduce the purchaser GST withholding regime for supplies of new residential property has been introduced into Parliament. Once enacted, the changes will come into effect from 1 July 2018.
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