Trustees under the ATO spotlight

Discretionary trusts have been popular structures among family businesses and other groups because of their flexibility, their protection against assets, and their limited tax consequences. Evan Beissel of Mazars says you need to be aware of a new guidance proposed by the Australian Tax Office, which has set its sights on trustees. Evan explains what this all means and what trustees should be thinking about when planning distributions. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.