Capital Gains Tax



In Australia, trusts (particularly discretionary trusts) are often used to achieve tax optimal outcomes for beneficiaries. Attempts to engage in ‘income splitting’ within families are… Read More ›

The Taxation of Capital Gains in Trusts after Bamford: A Critical Evaluation of Subdivision 115-C ITAA97

The rapid development of digital currencies represents significant challenges for authorities in various countries. There has been uncertainty about the treatment of digital currencies under… Read More ›

Regulating a New Phenomenon: Examining the Legal Nature and Taxation of Cryptocurrencies in Australia and Singapore

One of main purposes of Australia introducing a comprehensive capital gains tax (CGT) was to ensure the overall tax system integrity. In the absence of… Read More ›

Australia’s 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount: Policy Oversight?

We’re told Australia has a progressive tax system – the more you earn, the higher the rate. And that’s certainly the case for earnings from… Read More ›

Progressive in Theory, Regressive in Practice: That’s How We Tax Income From Savings

There has been much debate in New Zealand concerning the need for a separate and comprehensive capital gains tax (CGT) – a debate that was… Read More ›

The Tax Working Group and Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand — A Missed Opportunity?

The final report of New Zealand’s most recent Tax Working Group was released in February 2019. The recommendations were dominated by two proposals: to introduce… Read More ›

How NZ Tax Working Group Recommendations Differs From Previous Reviews? The Influence of the Living Standards Framework and Māori Principles

Artworks contribute to the creation of distinct national cultures and to economic growth. National art collections attract tourists. Local government commonly relies on the arts… Read More ›

Towards Optimal Tax-Benefits Treatment of Collectors of Artworks

Australia’s tax consolidation regime enables a 100% wholly owned group of companies to be taxed like a single taxpayer. Basically, the head company of the… Read More ›

The Intangible Capital Gains Tax Trilemma for Corporate Spin-offs

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