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Is Your Family Trust Still Working for You in 2027?

Is Your Family Trust Still Working for You in 2027?

by Patrick McStay | Jul 21, 2026 | Tax and Accounting, Trusts

Is a family trust still worth having in 2027? The answer is yes—but not for everyone, and certainly not for the reasons they were once established.  The best trust structures today are designed around your long-term goals, not simply to minimise tax.  Why Family...
Offset Accounts and Trust Structures: Getting It Right

Offset Accounts and Trust Structures: Getting It Right

by Patrick McStay | Oct 29, 2025 | Property, Tax and Accounting, Trusts

Offset accounts are a powerful tool for reducing interest payments on loans. However, when combined with trust structures, they can introduce complexity. Many family groups and small business owners hold loans or offset accounts in various entity name, either personal...
Family Trust Distributions Under the ATO Microscope

Family Trust Distributions Under the ATO Microscope

by Patrick McStay | May 24, 2022 | Tax and Accounting, Trusts

Family Trust Distributions Under the ATO Microscope Changes affecting family trust distributions that have associated ‘reimbursement agreements’ are at our doorstep; both by the 1st July 2022 and retrospectively. The ATO has changed the rules in relation to the taxing...

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