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The ATO is cracking down on undeclared foreign income being disguised as gifts or loans

19 October 2021

The ATO has recently issued taxpayer alert TA 2021/2, which relates to arrangements where an Australian tax resident’s foreign income is disguised as gifts or loans from related offshore entities.

What is the significance of separation?

18 October 2021

In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks about the significance of the date of separation in a family law matter.

It Depends – Gift and loan back strategies

18 October 2021

In this edition of ‘It depends’, senior associate Steven Jell talks about gift and loan back strategies.

Cooper Grace Ward and employment law partner recognised as finalists in 2021 Women in Law Awards

15 October 2021

The Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards is the benchmark for excellence, recognising the outstanding women influencing the legal profession in Australia

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New dates announced – Regional roadshow – Current issues in estate planning and super

26 October 21

Estate planning always presents many issues for us as we help our clients, and where there is money in superannuation it is more complex again (especially where an SMSF is involved). The changes to the SMSF rules keep upping the stakes, and estate planning more than a few years old should be reviewed.

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Webinar – Cryptocurrency and shares: capital or revenue account?

26 October 21

As transactions involving cryptocurrency become more mainstream, the ATO has crypto users in its sights. It is now accepted that cryptocurrency is not a ‘currency’ for tax purposes.

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Webinar – Casuals, sexual harassment and mandatory vaccines – an update for employers and HR professionals

28 October 21

The employment landscape has continued to change significantly during 2021. Following the decision of the High Court, employers finally have clarity regarding who is a casual employee. In the wake of significant political pressure for change and the Respect@Work report, we have seen amendments to legislation that provide further protections against sexual harassment in the workplace

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Webinar – Releasing related party debts: what are the tax and commercial consequences?

04 November 21

We are seeing the release of related party debts as part of the process of winding up entities or for asset protection purposes. Before releasing debts, it is important that advisers understand whether this will have any adverse tax implications or other flow-on effects.

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The ATO is cracking down on undeclared foreign income being disguised as gifts or loans

What is the significance of separation?

It Depends – Gift and loan back strategies

Cooper Grace Ward and employment law partner recognised as finalists in 2021 Women in Law Awards

Our expertise

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

Upcoming events

New dates announced – Regional roadshow – Current issues in estate planning and super

Webinar – Cryptocurrency and shares: capital or revenue account?

Webinar – Casuals, sexual harassment and mandatory vaccines – an update for employers and HR professionals

Webinar – Releasing related party debts: what are the tax and commercial consequences?

Our values

Mutual respect

Outstanding service

Team spirit

Honesty

Curiosity