Expect the unexpected
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
– Abraham Lincoln
Whether taxes are paid at higher rates than expected, whether transactions are unexpectedly caught by indirect taxes not previously contemplated, or whether you find yourself sifting through files from five years ago to defend against a tax audit, one thing is abundantly clear – no one likes a tax surprise.
However, corporate officers are short on time juggling many responsibilities, and are often pre-occupied with optimising core activities and commercial planning, which can lead to tax planning quickly losing priority.
Our pre-transaction tax services include, but are not limited to:
- Tax “health checks”
- Tax scenario analysis
- Tax consolidation planning
- Calculation engagements
- CGT rollover analysis
- Indirect tax analysis
- Tax ruling applications
- Tax due diligence engagements
Be Aware of Your Tax Obligations
While tax consequences should never outweigh commercial considerations, it is imperative that officers are aware of the tax obligations that may arise from future transactions, and it is much more optimal to be aware of these obligations during the planning stages of those transactions, when more effective actions can be taken.
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As always, early engagement often leads to the best outcomes. If you’re planning something new that requires examination through an experienced tax lens, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our Corporate Tax Team members through your trusted Hall Chadwick advisor.
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