Tax Talks
Tax Talks
Velocity Legal Pty Ltd
May Updates
1 hour 51 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2026 at 12:59 am.
Introduction
Initial Reactions to the Federal Budget
Is the Budget Anti-Investment?
Proposed CGT Reforms Explained
Valuation Challenges Under the New CGT Rules
Transitional Rules & Pre-CGT Assets
Negative Gearing Changes
The Proposed 30% Trust Tax
Family Trust Distribution Tax Problems
Other Budget Measures: WATO, Instant Asset Write-Off & More
Cameron v Commissioner – Division 7A & Family Trust Elections
Chung v Commissioner – Unexplained Wealth & Burden of Proof
Frizzell v Commissioner – Foreign Trust Distributions & Section 99B
Botella v Commissioner – Division 7A Loan Agreements
What the Budget Means for Advisers and Business Owners
Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways
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Show notes
May was one of the biggest months for tax in recent memory.
In Episode 2 of Tax Talks, hosts Andrew Henshaw and Rajan Verrma are joined by Anthony Tripolino from Tripolino Accountants to unpack the Federal Budget and the significant tax measures that have sparked widespread discussion across the profession.
The episode explores the proposed capital gains tax reforms, changes to negative gearing, the proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, family trust distribution tax issues, and the practical implications these measures may have for accountants, business owners and investors.
The discussion also covers several recent tax cases, including decisions involving Division 7A, family trust elections, section 99B foreign trust distributions, trust deductions and burden of proof issues.
For accountants, tax practitioners and advisers wanting to stay across the latest developments, this episode provides a practical discussion of the issues currently shaping Australia's tax landscape.