Chris is a senior member of the funds management services team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With his 13 years of professional experience assisting a diverse range of clients, Chris provides accounting, taxation and commercial advisory services to privately owned businesses, not-for-profit organisations, high net wealth families and financial service businesses, including managed funds. Chris’ specialises […]
The State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 11 May 2022. It contains a number of proposed changes to Victoria’s tax regime, the most significant of which relates to land tax. The Bill also contains proposed amendments to the new windfall gains tax, stamp duty and the state taxation administration rules.
Earlier this year, the ATO released long-awaited guidance on the application of section 100A. Find out more.
The ATO has updated its view regarding the treatment of unpaid present entitlements for Division 7A purposes.
ATO takes aim at family trusts with new guidance on Division 7A and Section 100A. After 43 years since introduction, the ATO has released its comprehensive guidance on section 100A as well a revised view as to the application of Division 7A to unpaid present entitlements (UPEs). The draft guidance is expected to have significant […]
Join Pitcher Partners as we discuss this year’s Federal Budget and its impact on Australian businesses. Our comprehensive analysis will examine the tax, industry and economic implications of what is expected to be a ‘pre-election’ Budget, allowing you to make informed decisions and plan for the next financial year. Our expert speakers will discuss the […]
In this interview, Craig Whatman from Pitcher Partners Melbourne discusses the economy, tax and the biggest surprises from the latest federal budget. Craig is in conversation with 3AW’s Ross and Russel. You can listen below via the player or read the full interview by downloading the transcript. You can also access our full analysis of […]
The overall structure of the Federal Budget 2022-23 appears to have been designed not to offend any voter in the electorate. To this end, it could be said that the Budget lacks a constructive and meaningful push for greater innovation or efficiency within the business community. However, in its defence, the Budget handed down may […]
The Budget provides funding to extend the Tax Avoidance Taskforce for a further two years to 30 June 2025, while expanding their digital data matching capabilities in respect of trust tax returns and payroll data exchanged with states and territories. Tax Avoidance Taskforce From 2023–24, the Government will provide the ATO with an additional $652.60 […]
The Government seeks to expand access to employee share schemes and encourage further employee participation by reducing regulatory requirements. The Government has confirmed that it will expand access to employee share schemes for unlisted companies by changing investment thresholds and further reducing red tape to help ensure that employees at all levels can participate in […]
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