Monthly update, September 2022

The tax consequences of land subdivision

Is your estate plan in order? Estate planning is ultimately about ensuring that you have the right mechanisms in place to ensure that, in the event of your death, your assets pass in the manner that you intend. The steps in the process involve identifying the assets in play – this could involve savings accounts, shares, collectibles, property, vehicles, superannuation, and more! – and then who owns them. Having done that, the next question is one that only you can answer: how do you want these assets distributed upon your death? An estate plan brings about this outcome.

The subdivision of land is as popular as ever. Where one of the subdivided blocks is then sold off, there may be GST and CGT consequences for the seller. These tax consequences are dependent on a range of factors unique to the particular case at hand.

Meanwhile, the results are in! 2021/22 saw super funds record their worst results since the GFC! Sit tight and have faith, change your super fund, start an SMSF…are just some of your options if your super balance has suffered a decline.

This issue reflects the law when it was published. Tax and super rules change often, so please call us before acting on anything in it.