An update from Sladen Legal regarding COVID-19
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact across Australia. At Sladen Legal we remain acutely aware of the impact this is having, and may continue to have for the foreseeable future, for our clients. We are taking a position of ‘business as usual’ with our offices still being attended, whilst keeping abreast of the evolving direction from various authorities.
Sladen snippet – extension of the work test and bring forward rule – draft legislation released
As announced in 2019/20 budget, the Government has released draft legislation and draft regulations to extend the work test start date to age 67 and to allow the use of bring forward contributions for persons aged 65 and 66.
Sladen Legal Principal Phil Broderick recognised with SSA Top Achiever Award
Sladen snippet - High Court refuses special leave on the Optical Superstore payroll tax case
Sladen snippet – proposed legislative instrument to permit LRBA borrowings by the bare trustee
The ATO has released a draft legislative instrument and explanatory statement that would permit a holding trustee/bare trustee to borrow under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA).
Family trust resolutions – are they ineffective?
The recent AAT decision of The Trustee for the Whitby Trust and Commissioner of Taxation
[2019] AATA 5637 signifies the dire tax implications of family trusts failing to observe documentary formalities.
Can I use that? Navigating third party permission clearances in publishing
AAT cautions the Commissioner on his sceptical approach towards taxpayers and offers a reminder in relation to burden of proof requirements
Sladen Snippet - It’s not too late for your NSW discretionary trust holding residential land
As outlined in our previous article, the State Revenue Further Amendment Bill 2019 (NSW) was introduced to NSW Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 22 October 2019, and proposed to make changes to New South Wales land tax and duty legislation.
Unfair Dismissal Update - Is Long Service A Get Out Of Jail Free Card?
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) has issued a timely reminder that a lengthy period of service is not a “get out of jail free card” for an employee when challenging the fairness of their dismissal in BlueScope Steel Ltd v Habak [2019] FWCFB 5702.
Sladen Snippet - Federal Court finds land used for storage not an active asset
The Federal Court in FCT v Eichmann [2019] FCA 2155 (Eichmann) held that land used for storage was not an active asset for purposes of the small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions in Division 152 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997).
Sladen Legal announces Principal appointment
Sladen Legal welcomes the team from Bernie O’Sullivan Lawyers
Sladen Legal launches interactive, tailored professional development tool, Sladen Learning.
Sladen Legal have launched Sladen Learning, an online professional development platform delivering interactive, specialist courses to professionals Australia wide. Developed by the team of lawyers at Sladen Legal, Sladen Learning combines information, resources and activities to deliver engaging and educational short courses.
Bernie O’Sullivan Lawyers to join Sladen Legal
We’re delighted to announce that Bernie O’Sullivan Lawyers will be joining Sladen Legal, effective 1 October 2019. Coming together under the Sladen Legal brand this development will add depth and expertise to our already impressive team of Estate Planning, Tax, Business, Superannuation, Trusts and Dispute Resolution lawyers.
Sladen Legal trio voted among Australia’s Best Lawyers
Sladen Legal’s Daniel Smedley, Neil Brydges and Phil Broderick have received recognition in the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia. The list of impressive legal professionals was announced in the Australian Financial Review on 22 March 2019.
Sladen Snippet – Sladen Legal, Daniel Smedley and Rob Jeremiah Recognised as Leaders in Tax
Sladen Legal has been recognised as a Recommended Tax Law Firm (Victoria) in the recently released Doyles Guide Tax Law Rankings.
