14 Apr

In response to the impact of Covid-19 on the Queensland economy, the Queensland government has announced a range of land tax relief measures.  Lawyers Lyndon Garbutt and Mark West have prepared an overview of the measures for Queensland landowners, including how the different measures can be accessed and considerations to be taken into account in determining eligibility. To access this document, please click: Queensland land tax - Covid-19 Relief ...

11:37 / Land Tax
10 Mar

West Garbutt Principal Lyndon Garbutt recently presented at the 11th Legalwise Brisbane Property Lawyers conference, providing practical tips to property lawyers  on GST and Queensland land tax. For people wanting to access a copy of the slides please click on the link below.  Should more detailed advice be required, or you would like assistance with identifying the GST and land tax implications of your property transaction, then please contact one of our specialist GST lawyers. To access this document, please click: Legalwise Property Lawyers - GST and Land Tax ...

15:45 / GST / Land Tax
19 Sep

Mark West and Lyndon Garbutt provided a tax lawyer’s overview of available exemptions and concessions to attendees from various not for profits and charities at the Queensland Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) sharing knowledge breakfast. The presentation focused on the importance of payroll tax, land tax and other State taxes for not for profit organisations and charities operating in Brisbane and Queensland.  Strategies to manage exposure to shortfalls with tax and to deal with overpayments of tax were also shared.  Co-presenter Sandra Wojcik of UnitingCare providing attendees an insight from the perspective of an in-house tax counsel within a large NFP. For people wanting more information on payroll tax, land tax, duty and local government regulations as they apply to not for profits and charities, please click on the below link to access a copy of the powerpoint presentation.  Should more detailed advice be required, please contact one of our specialist tax lawyers.
12:54 / Land Tax / Payroll Tax / Stamp Duty