10/09/2026
DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS: In the 2026 Federal Budget, the Government announced a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts as part of the most sweeping tax reforms in more than two decades.
Since the announcement, consultation has led to tweaks and changes to address concerns about the practical application of this new minimum tax – expected to be introduced from 01 July 2028.
It seems the Government has listened to criticism of the controversial features of their original proposal and now updated exposure draft legislation is doing the rounds.
Read the latest on where this proposed tax reform is at in our 'Proposed tax on Trusts: the latest' blog article.
https://www.peakpartnership.com.au/blog/article/proposed-tax-on-trusts-the-latest