10 April 2019
In the lead-up to 30 June 2019, we want you to know why using a bucket company can be a great strategy for saving tax on trust profits distributed.
PROFITS FROM A TRUST?
Do you have a Trust that generates profits? If yes, then read on!
A bucket company allows you to cap the tax on profits distributed by a trust to 30% or 27.5% This is much less than the individual top marginal rate of 47%!
Here’s how this works:
Assume a trust earns $250,000 in profits from business or investment.
Option 1: Distribute profits 50 / 50 to Individuals 1 and 2. Total tax (inc. Medicare Levy) payable = $72,494 (29%)
Option 2: Distribute $90,000 each to Individuals 1 & 2 and distribute balance of $70,000 to a bucket company at a 30% tax rate. Total tax payable = $66,194 (26.48%)
Value of strategy is $6,300 in tax saved!
The cash in a bucket company can be used to invest in shares, property, or to lend to other entities at a specific interest rate.
But: You need to discuss this with us BEFORE you do it. There are different tax laws that affect the use of this strategy, and whether your bucket company can use a tax rate of 30% or 27.5%.
Contact us today! The sooner we get started, the sooner we can help you save tax – well before 30 June for sufficient time to implement tax saving strategies.
Imagine what you could do with your tax saved!
- Reduce your home loan
- Top up your Super
- Have a holiday
- Deposit for an Investment Property
- Pay for your children’s education
- Upgrade your Car
Contact the team at Shakespeare on 9321 2111 if you’d like to discuss how this may apply to your individual situation.
Source: Change GPS
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