Frequently asked
questions
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I have inherited deceased estate. What are the taxation implications?
CGT and deceased estates:
If you are a deceased person’s legal personal representative or a beneficiary of a deceased estate, special capital gains tax (CGT) rules apply to the transfer of any CGT assets.Superannuation implications:
When a person dies, their superannuation death benefit may be paid to their beneficiaries as a lump sum death benefit or a death benefit income stream. The tax treatment of these superannuation death benefits depends on a number of factors.Employment termination and other payments:
Death benefit termination payments are payments you receive on the death of another person -
Won $150,000 on a game show this year, is this taxable income?
If you are a professional contestant it will be taxable. If someone appears as a regular contestant in these shows then they would be considered to be a professional. If your prize was from a one-off appearance then it wouldn’t be taxable. If you are a professional contestant it will be taxable. If someone appears as a regular contestant in these shows then they would be considered to be a professional. If your prize was from a one-off appearance then it wouldn’t be taxable.
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What is a Living Away From Home Allowance?
A living Away From Home allowance is paid by employers when they require an employee to work in an area that is different to their normal workplace and the employer pays the costs to the employee for living away from home. A living Away From Home allowance is paid by employers when they require an employee to work in an area that is different to their normal workplace and the employer pays the costs to the employee for living away from home.