This paper was also delivered at the event Trust Distributions - Where Are We At? in Melbourne on 13 November 2009.
This paper covers practical issues and questions relating to trust distributions and approaches taken in drafting distribution minutes and resolutions in the light of the recent decision of the Full Federal Court in Bamford.
The paper:
- examines the principles that govern the taxation of distributions
- reviews the critical factors to consider when drafting valid distribution resolutions
- provides an overview and critique of some sample distribution minutes and resolutions.