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Trusts

13. Taxation of Trusts

Authors: Staff Legal Eagle
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Last updated: 23 Sep 2015
  • Taxation is a very complex area of law and the relative tax advantages and disadvantages of a trust structure can vary with even a small change in personal circumstances including a change in:
  • business purpose;
  • investment types;
  • the type of assets held by the trust; and
  • any acquisition of new property.
  • The following is intended as a guide only. It is strongly recommended that you consult a lawyer and a financial adviser who can provide guidance on your specific business needs and the best structure for effectively dealing with tax.
  • Generally the property of a business trust will be used to create income and to obtain capital gains. This creates certain tax obligations for the trustee and beneficiaries.

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