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Month: June 2024

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5 million+ Struggle with Mortgage Payments

New research from ASIC’s Moneysmart shows that 47% of Australian adults with debt, equivalent to 5.8 million people, have struggled with repayments in the past year. Over half of those surveyed are unaware they can request financial hardship assistance from their lenders, with many preferring to sell assets or get a second job instead.

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ATO Fires Warning Shot on Trust Distributions

The ATO is intensifying its scrutiny on how trusts distribute income. Trustees must carefully review trust deeds, ensure compliance with distribution requirements, and understand the implications of family trust elections. Changes in tax return reporting now require detailed information on trust income distributions. It’s crucial for trustees to get it right to avoid significant tax ramifications. Learn how to navigate these complexities and ensure your trust distributions are compliant.

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