At AdvisorCorp, our team of tax experts can assist you in developing a tax planning strategy that minimises your tax liabilities and maximises your savings. We offer a range of tax planning services, including tax compliance, business tax planning, superannuation planning, and estate planning. When you partner with us, you can have confidence that your tax affairs are being handled by experienced professionals who keep up-to-date with the latest Australian tax laws and regulations.
Tax planning strategies in Australia involve using various legal methods to minimise your tax liabilities and maximise your savings. Here are some tax planning strategies commonly used in Australia:
Deductions and offsets: Claiming all available deductions and offsets is an effective way to reduce your taxable income and lower your tax liability. Deductions may include expenses related to work, education, and investment.
Salary sacrificing: Salary sacrificing involves diverting a portion of your pre-tax salary into a superannuation fund, which can help reduce your taxable income and increase your savings for retirement.
Capital gains tax (CGT) planning: CGT planning involves managing your capital gains to minimise tax obligations. Strategies may include selling assets in a tax-effective manner, holding assets for longer than 12 months to receive a CGT discount, and using superannuation to reduce CGT liabilities.
Family trusts: Family trusts are legal in Australia and can be used as an effective tax planning strategy to distribute income to family members at lower tax rates. However, it's important to ensure that the use of family trusts complies with the relevant tax laws and regulations. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has specific rules and guidelines around the use of family trusts, including the distribution of trust income, trustee obligations, and tax obligations.
Negative gearing: Negative gearing involves borrowing money to purchase an investment property, which generates a loss that can be claimed as a deduction against other income.
Tax-effective investments: Investing in tax-effective investments such as government bonds, shares, and managed funds can reduce your taxable income and increase your savings.
It's important to note that while tax planning strategies can be effective in reducing tax liabilities, they must comply with Australian taxation laws and regulations.