Settling legal disputes – the income tax, CGT and GST effect on various elements of the settlement amount paid
Tax and settlements Dr Philip Bender, barrister, List A Barristers Introduction This paper looks at the impacts of Federal taxes on litigation settlements. The main areas covered by the paper are: Goods and Services Tax (GST) and settlements; Income tax (including capital gains tax) and settlements; and Superannuation death benefits. GST and settlements In order…