The pace of developments has not slowed in the GST area since the tax was first introduced seven years ago. This paper focusses on some of the developments that have arisen during the past 12 months. Specifically the paper focusses on:
- the GST treatment of forfeited deposits
- the GST treatment of 'rental guarantees'
- the GST treatment of aged care facilities
- development lease arrangements
- margin scheme issues for partnerships
- the ongoing debate regarding the 'use test' (relevant to the sale or lease of residential premises).