The taxation of trusts is an area of the law that is both complex and ever changing. The interplay of legislative intervention, judicial interpretation and a more aggressive administration by the Commissioner of Taxation heralds an era where the law in relation to trusts is both constantly evolving and in a state of flux. Practitioners are faced daily with dealing with issues that are both uncertain and potentially subject to dispute. This event:
- identified key matters that may be relevant to practitioners with the lead up to 30 June
- outlined practical trust management issues to deal with existing areas of legislative and practical uncertainty
- presented a vision of the current and proposed framework of the law
- outlined topical issues arising from recent cases.