The legal structure around family trusts in Australia has just survived a double stress test in the courts where the ATO tried to make changes in the personal use of some assets.

The legal structure around family trusts in Australia has just survived a double stress test in the courts where the ATO tried to make changes in the personal use of some assets: The case has now been turned away for a second time on appeal and for now the coast is clear. Is a family trust worth exploring?  Can we assume the legal structure widely used by business owners, farmers, and wealthy investors is now secure?
In today's episode, we cover: 
 Family Trusts - what you need to know 
Capital Gains Tax and super
 Risk-taking in your own name 
Are private credit offerings as good as they seem? 

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 

The legal structure around family trusts in Australia has just survived a double stress test in the courts where the ATO tried to make changes in the personal use of some assets: The case has now been turned away for a second time on appeal and for now the coast is clear. Is a family trust worth exploring?  Can we assume the legal structure widely used by business owners, farmers, and wealthy investors is now secure? In today's episode, we cover: 
<ul>
<li> Family Trusts - what you need to know </li>
<li>Capital Gains Tax and super</li>
<li> Risk-taking in your own name </li>
<li>Are private credit offerings as good as they seem? </li>
</ul>
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode

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Family Trusts - Not Off The Hook Just Yet

The Federal Budget will be a landmark moment for investors IF it all goes through parliament as planned. Investors need to know what happened but also... what might happen next.

The Federal Budget will be a landmark moment for investors if it all goes through parliament as planned. Investors need to know what happened but also... what might happen next.

Liam Shorte of Sonas Wealth joins Associate Editor James Kirby, in this episode 

In today's show, we cover:
 CGT changes and your share portfolio
A surprise boost for gold investors
The new attraction of the family home
Negotiables? Budget measures that may be up for review

The Federal Budget will be a landmark moment for investors if it all goes through parliament as planned. Investors need to know what happened but also... what might happen next.
Liam Shorte of Sonas Wealth joins Associate Editor&nbsp;James Kirby, in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;CGT changes and your share portfolio</li>
<li>A surprise boost for gold investors</li>
<li>The new attraction of the family home</li>
<li>Negotiables? Budget measures that may be up for review</li>
</ul>

Budget fallout: Before you do anything, do this 

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How budget changes are slashing property investment returns

Property investors are trying to piece together the cumulative effect of the bad news in the Budget.

Property investors are trying to piece together the cumulative effect of the bad news in the Budget.
How much will the combined CGT changes and negative gearing clampdown hit returns? For the everyday investor with the average established investment property the expected internal rate of return is set to plunge from 11 per cent to 8.4 per cent.

Stuart Wemyss of the ProSolution Private Office group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today’s show, we cover:
How to tackle the tax challenge for property investors
 Warning... Get your property revalued
How come so few investors negatively gear new properties?
New tax games emerge with exemptions from the new rules 

Property investors are trying to piece together the cumulative effect of the bad news in the Budget. How much will the combined CGT changes and negative gearing clampdown hit returns? For the everyday investor with the average established investment property the expected internal rate of return is set to plunge from 11 per cent to 8.4 per cent.
Stuart Wemyss of the ProSolution Private Office group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today&rsquo;s show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>How to tackle the tax challenge for property investors</li>
<li>&nbsp;Warning... Get your property revalued</li>
<li>How come so few investors negatively gear new properties?</li>
<li>New tax games emerge with exemptions from the new rules&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

How to tackle the Budget’s property investment clampdown 

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Budget tax changes: What Australian investors must do now

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures.Here's what you need to know...and what to do.

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures. Here's what you need to know...and what to do.

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode

In today's show, we cover:
The Capital Gains Tax changes:
How negative gearing works from here
Goodbye to the good old days for family trusts 
Self Managed Super Funds - If you don't have one, think again...

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures. Here's what you need to know...and what to do.
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The Capital Gains Tax changes:</li>
<li>How negative gearing works from here</li>
<li>Goodbye to the good old days for family trusts&nbsp;</li>
<li>Self Managed Super Funds - If you don't have one, think again...</li>
</ul>

Budget Special edition: What you need to do

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/4a75c72f-b94e-4d1f-92c3-b44a00726235/transcript

Family Trusts - Not Off The Hook Just Yet

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