The ATO are currently reviewing a class of arrangements detected by their Trusts Taskforce that appear designed to exploit the proportionate approach to trust taxation. The arrangements are deliberately structured to exclude from the trust income much of the economic benefit that is reflected in the taxable net income of the trust. In doing this, the taxpayers seek to gain substantial tax benefits. See here for the media release.
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