Tax law can be complicated and you need to be very careful that the strategies you employ are not deemed to fall under the general anti-avoidance rule (Part IVA) by the ATO. If unsure best to speak to a tax specialist before entering into any tax-effective investment strategies. Not all tax effective strategies have to involve Caribbean shelf companies, many are just common sense whilst others require careful planning and discussions with a professional to make that it fits in with your objectives.
Have you considered:
- Using your mortgage offset account more effectively instead of a regular savings account where earnings are taxed at your marginal tax rate?
- Is a discretionary family trust appropriate for you?
- Is using superannuation an appropriate investment vehicle where the tax rate is only 15% in most cases?
- Are insurance or education bonds appropriate for you and your objectives?
- Can debt recycling help you pay off your loan sooner?
- Can salary sacrificing help you reduce your overall tax liability?
- Is gearing an appropriate investment strategy? An example would be borrowing funds to purchase an investment property.
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