Ranked by Doyles Guide 2016 as one of Melbourne’s preeminent taxation juniors, Michael has 30 years’ experience representing clients in complex matters across a wide variety of practice areas, including taxation law, commercial litigation, corporations law, equity and trusts, bankruptcy, corporate insolvency, and administrative law.
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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.
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.
This CPD session discusses the impacts of the decision in Thomas v Commissioner of Taxation, and the implications and practicalities of distributing franking credits and net income of a trust to beneficiaries in different manners.