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7 March 2023
This is a CPD from the Tax Bar Association on the recent Full Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Guardian AIT Pty Ltd ATF Australian Investment Trust [2023] FCAFC 3. This session will take a detailed look at the case, and consider its significance for the application of section 100A and Part IVA in future disputes.
17 November 2021
This presentation will provide an update on recent cases and developments regarding various taxpayer privilege claims made against and challenged by the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner). Specifically, it will address:
This presentation will also address the recent High Court case of Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Shi [2021] HCA 22, dealing with the privilege against self-incrimination in the context of a requirement to disclose information to the Commissioner.
The decisions of the High Court in Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Travelex Limited [2021] HCA 8 and the Full Federal Court in Commissioner of Taxation v Auctus Resources Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 39 illustrate the complex relationship between the Taxation Administration Act 1953 and the Running Balance Account regime on the one hand, and the GST and the R&D tax incentive on the other, in circumstances where the Commissioner of Taxation paid amounts to a taxpayer that had no legal entitlement to the payment.
In this session, the speaker explains the decisions and its impacts with the discussion chaired by Helen Symon QC.
The Full Federal Court’s recent decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Glencore Investment Pty Ltd v [2020] FCAFC 187 provides crucial guidance on the operation of the Australian transfer pricing regimes, including with respect to the arm’s length principle, the restructuring of transactions and the nature of the evidence relevant to the application of the transfer pricing provisions.
In this session, the panel will consider the implications arising from this important decision.
On 11 March 2020, the High Court unanimously dismissed the taxpayer’s appeal from the Full Federal Court regarding attribution of income under Part X of the ITAA 1936.
Key to the decision was the High Court’s reasoning that each of BHP Billiton Ltd and BHP Billiton Plc exercised ‘sufficient influence’ over the other within the meaning of s 318(6) of the ITAA 1936.
An expert panel – including two counsel who appeared in the matter before the High Court – discuss the decision and key implications for taxpayers.
Hosted by The Tax Bar Association, this online webinar about the recent Full Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v The Trustee for the Michael Hayes Family Trust [2019] FCAFC 226. The case deals with the doctrines of mistake and rectification in tax disputes as well as specific issues related to public trading trusts and superannuation.
Gareth Redenbach provides an overview of the case and its general implications for tax disputes. The session is chaired by Michael Flynn QC who appeared for the successful trustee.
Tax issues such as CGT (including rollover relief), Division 7A as well as trust and corporate law issues frequently arise in family law property proceedings. A recent trend has also seen the Commissioner of Taxation intervening in s79 proceedings to secure payment of tax debts owed by a party or parties to the marriage prior to any distribution of property.
The Full Federal Court in Burton v Commissioner of Taxation [2019] FCAFC 141 considered an appeal by an Australian resident taxpayer from a test case concerning his claim for a Foreign Income Tax Offset (FITO) for the full amount of US tax on a discount…
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Glencore Investment Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2019] FCA 1432 has significant implications for the operation of the Australian transfer pricing regimes, including with respect to the arm’s length principle, the restructuring of transactions, the role of expert…
The seminar will include a discussion on the High Court’s decision in the context of recent developments and the implications this has on taxpayers’ rights in dealings with the ATO.
In this CPD, speakers Andrew Broadfoot QC and Andrew Bailey discuss the Full Court’s decision in Moreton Resources Ltd v Innovation and Science Australia [2019] FCAFC 120. It has significant implications for the application of the R&D tax offset and, particularly, has removed an interpretative…
A five-member bench of the Full Federal Court has unanimously overturned the first instance decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Resource Capital Fund IV LP [2018] FCA 18. This judgment will have significant implications for the classification of legal entities for tax purposes, entitlement to…
In the seminar, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria, the Chief Magistrate of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and the President of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal will each explore emerging practice areas, as well as highlighting those practice areas that are static or shrinking.
Commissioner of State Revenue v Placer Dome Inc [2018] HCA 59 (5 December 2018) provides valuable insight into valuations in a mining context and a detailed discussion of legal and valuation issues related to goodwill. The decision is likely to be influential in many different tax contexts, including stamp duty, capital gains tax and tax consolidations. Eugene Wheelahan S.C. will explain the decision and explain some of its potential implications for tax law.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF TECH MAHINDRA LIMITED v CoT and
SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LIMITED v CoT
It is commonly stated that a double tax agreement is a shield to protect taxpayers from double taxation and cannot of itself give rise to taxation liabilities. However, the October 2018 decisions of the Full Federal Court in Tech Mahindra Limited and Satyam Computer Services Limited mean that the “source of income provisions” found in many of Australia’s double tax agreements have “what amounts to some ‘sword-like effect in practice”. The decisions have immediate implications for Indian-resident taxpayers in receipt of payments for ‘technical services’ from Australian customers, but the possible implications are much broader.
The High Court handed down its decision in the case of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Thomas [2018] HCA 31 on 8 August 2018. This seminar covers the key aspects of the case and their implications, including declaratory relief and the limits of the Executor Trustee case.
This seminar examined the first decided case in which the Commissioner of Taxation disqualified a trustee of a self-managed superannuation fund for not being a fit and proper person and for various breaches of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
The Commissioner has broad powers to compulsorily obtain information under s 353-10 of Sch 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953. In this practical seminar, a panel of experts discuss issues including:
The Full Federal Court recently handed down a 2-1 decision in Ellison v Sandini Pty Ltd [2018] FCAFC 44 overturning the Federal Court below. An application for special leave to the High Court has been filed. The case may have substantial consequences for family law practitioners and more general implications for capital gains tax rollover relief. The presentation will explain the Full Federal Court decision, its technical basis and ramifications and identify practical steps practitioners can take to best protect their clients’ interests.
In this Q&A session Fiona Cameron, Michael Bearman and Sarah Fregon discuss the tax implications of judgments and settlements, including income tax on judgment sums and interest, Capital Gains Tax events, and GST. This session is designed to provide non-tax lawyers with an essential understanding of the tax consequences that may flow from a judgment or settlement, based on important factors including the type of claim, the structure of any settlement agreement, and possible exemptions from income tax or CGT.
With over 33 years’ experience between them, Fiona and Michael are highly experienced specialists in taxation, commercial and administrative law.
In a number of recent decisions courts have made adverse comments about the behaviour of government litigants. Parliament is also considering legislation designed to make the model litigant rules legally enforceable.
In this seminar the speakers review the model litigant guidelines and the recent decisions in FCT v Donoghue [2015] FCAFC 183; (2015) 237 FCR 316; Gould v DCT [2017] FCAFC 1, North West Melbourne Recycling Pty Ltd v Commr of SR (Vic) (No 2) [2017] VSC 726, Shord v FCT [2017] FCAFC 167, and Shord v FCT (No 2) [2018] FCAFC 27.
In this Q&A Session, Simon Steward QC discusses past and future trends in tax disputes, including changes since the appointment of the first outside Commissioner of Taxation, taxation of multinationals and ways in which to address this problem, apportionment cases, treaty and capital cases.
This CPD seminar discusses the High Court’s decision in the Bywater Investments case and the status of Esquire Nominees Ltd v FCT (1973) 129 CLR 177 after Bywater Investments. Dr Julianne Jaques also discusses lessons from Bywater for ensuring foreign subsidiaries remain non-resident.
This CPD is a seminar which focusses on some of the recent developments in insurance law. The seminar is presented by barristers Dr. Oren Bigos and Gabi Crafti. Dr. Bigos analysis CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley [2016] HCA 2. Ms. Crafti examines Todd v Alterra at Lloyds Ltd (on behalf of the underwriting members of Syndicate 1400) [ 2016] FCAFC 15.