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Succession planning and valuations – risks abound
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently increased its focus on succession planning, particularly concerning asset transfers between generations. Succession planning has been nominated on

Tax Reform Green Paper
My great-grandmother, who I called Grandma Mack, was a remarkable woman. Born around 1886, she passed away when I was just eight. One of her

PSI and Part IVA Submissions
In my view, the most confusing part of the Australian income tax law for tax practitioners is the personal services income (PSI) rules. The release

40 years in the tax profession – Part 2
In October 1984 I transferred into the Melbourne Tax Division of Arthur Andersen & Co, which, at the time, was one of the ‘Big 8’


Getting a tax deduction for financial advice
Particularly as they see retirement on the horizon, people often seek financial advice to ensure their wealth is maximised. Also, financial advice may be sought



40 years in the tax profession – Part 1
In October 1984 I transferred into the Melbourne Tax Division of Arthur Andersen & Co, which, at the time, was one of the ‘Big 8’