Company Vs Trust Vs Principal Place -Single Entity (Help Required)

Discussion in 'Accounting & Tax' started by HUGUS, 22nd Nov, 2015.

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  1. HUGUS

    HUGUS New Member

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    Hi Recently purchase a unit site in my own name where I am currently living in the existing house (Principal Place of Residence). ($750K)
    The site is in for approval of 5 town houses. Cost to build $1.75M. We plan on keeping one townhouse and living in it to keep tax down. Sal proceeds $3.3M

    What I need to know is the best structure to move forward. Be it company, trust or as is.
     
  2. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    It depends.
     
  3. Paul@PAS

    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    You say you bought it already ? To save stamp duty it may be cheaper not to change structure now. Also this could affect the margin scheme issues etc. There are significant tax issues here and you really should get personal tax advice.

    I noted the words I and we are both used.
     
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