Trusts are a popular vehicle for both investment and business purposes. One effective strategy that trustees often employ is the use of corporate beneficiaries to distribute trust profits. This approach can offer several tax planning advantages. Here’s a detailed look at how this strategy works and its implications. Understanding Corporate Beneficiaries A corporate beneficiary is
What is Division 7A? If you have a company within your family structure, it is likely that you have come across a tax concept called ‘Division 7A’. Division 7A is a set of rules within the Australian tax system, designed to prevent private company profits from being distributed to shareholders or their associates without
Which is more important? Cashflow or profit? Cashflow and profit are two of the most important financial metrics for any business. But while they’re both related to the financial performance of a company, they measure different things. Knowing the difference – and how cash and profit contribute to your success story – is a
Your profit and loss statement (P&L) helps you understand your business performance and profitability over time. It’s sometimes called an Income statement and its main purpose is to list income and expenditure. Whereas a balance sheet is a snapshot in time, the P&L shows transactions over a specific period of time. This can be
