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Australia: Stamp duty exemptions and concessions on property purchases in NSW

Exemptions or concessions on stamp duty could apply when contemplating the purchase or transfer of NSW real estate.

{Colin Biggers & Paisley}

Australia: Government announces more changes to superannuation: How will the new rules on taxation of pension income, contributions caps and excess contributions affect you?

The government has announced possible future reforms to superannuation legislation, unlikely before the 2013 election.

{Cooper Grace Ward}

Australia: 30% withholding requirement under the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

This article highlights some of the issues that a non-US foreign financial institution will face as a result of FATCA.

{DibbsBarker}

Australia: Proposed removal of 50% CGT discount for non-residents

The proposed changes make personal income tax return compliance more complex and are against stated Government policy.

{Moore Stephens }

Australia: Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) - Rates for 2012/13 FBT Year

ATO updated the reasonable food component of a LAFHA for expatriate employees into Australia and domestic transfers.

{Moore Stephens }

Australia: Exemption from GST for the supply of a going concern under GSTR 2002/5

A consolidated and updated version of GSTR 2002/5 was issued, dealing with when a supply of a going concern is GST free.

{Colin Biggers & Paisley}

Australia: Key Tax and Superannuation Changes in the 2012-2013 Federal Budget

Hidden behind the Government's headline spending measures are important tax and super changes that will affect business.

{Gadens Lawyers}

Australia: NSW Mortgage Duty – Going, going, gone?

The decision is a reminder of the need to obtain stamp duty advice, even with the impending abolition of mortgage duty.

{Norton Rose Australia}

Australia: End of financial year tax planning tips

Although the best tax planning should commence early in a financial year, there are still many tactics to consider.

{Moore Stephens }

Australia: Foreign investment in minerals liable to less capital gains tax

A decision regarding the definition of "land" has implications for anyone investing in the energy and resources sector.

{Clayton Utz}