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TAX ALERT - Double Tax Agreement with Israel now in force
Lowe Lippmann Chartered Accountants
Introduction
On 28 March 2019, Australia and Israel signed the first ever Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The Australian Government stated that the treaty will strengthen friendships and commercial relationships, create further opportunities for bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
The DTA will also provide a legal basis for the exchange of taxpayer information between tax officials in respect of taxes covered by the treaty.
On 14 November 2019, the Australian Parliament passed legislation to give effect to the new DTA and introduce it into our tax law system.
Bill passed for Instant Asset Write-Off of $20,000 for 2024-25 There was no mention of the extension of the instant asset write-off ( IAWO ) within the Federal Budget delivered last Tuesday night, leaving many small business taxpayers frustrated and uncertain. However, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Incentives and Integrity) Bill 2025 has now been passed through the Parliament, and it included the extension of the IAWO threshold of $20,000 for assets first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. After the Bill has now been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it now simply waits to receive Royal assent.
SUMMARY AND FULL COMMENTARY UPDATES
ATO appeals to High Court in the Bendel Case decision The Australian Taxation Office ( ATO ) has now applied to the High Court for special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court’s decision in FCT v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15. Last month, we released a Tax Alert ( see here ) after the Federal Court delivered their unanimous decision that an unpaid present entitlement (or UPE ) owed by a discretionary trust to a corporate beneficiary is not a “loan” for Division 7A purposes. The ATO has also issued an Interim Decision Impact Statement ( DIS ) in response to the Full Federal Court decision. A DIS provides information for taxpayers and advisers, and includes: details of the case, a brief summary of facts, issues decided by the court or tribunal, and relevant legislation and case law.
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