Whitepaper
Corporate tax planning under current ATO focus
A director-level guide to trust distributions, complying loans, and consolidation choices—with checklists before 30 June.
Section 100A reimbursement agreements, Division 7A minimum repayments, and franking credit utilisation are covered with sample board resolutions (redacted).
Trust distributions
When reimbursement agreements are required and how to document them.
Private company loans
Minimum repayment schedules and converting to dividends.
Consolidation
Entry/exit events and loss utilisation guardrails.
| Chapter | Focus | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Trust distributions | Section 100A and reimbursement agreements | Trustees, directors |
| Division 7A | Complying loans and UPE tracking | CFO, company secretary |
| Consolidation | Entry/exit and loss utilisation | Group tax managers |
Is the full paper public?
Executive summary online; complete paper via client or guest access request.
How often is it updated?
Major refresh annually; ad hoc notes when ATO focus areas shift materially.
Can we share with our tax agent?
Yes—clients and guest registrants may share internally with advisers under our access terms.
"The redacted resolutions alone were worth the download—they show the documentation standard our board now expects."
Who should read this
Directors, trustees, and group CFOs facing 30 June distribution and loan decisions. Sample resolutions are redacted but show the documentation standard expected in review.
Topics in the full paper
Section 100A reimbursement agreements, Division 7A minimum repayments and UPE tracking, franking credit utilisation, and consolidation entry and exit events—with director checklists before year-end.
Using the checklists
Each checklist maps to a board action: trust resolutions, complying loan terms, consolidation entries, or dividend policies. Attach completed checklists to minutes so ATO review has a clear audit trail.
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