Top 5 Tax Structuring Mistakes Property Developers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Property development in Australia can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s also a magnet for complex tax rules, entity choices, and ATO scrutiny.

At m+h Private, we’ve seen countless developers build great projects only to lose a chunk of their profits to poor structuring or tax decisions. Most of these mistakes aren’t about intent - they’re about timing. Developers are busy finding sites, negotiating finance, and managing trades, so tax planning gets pushed to “later.”

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Employment entitlements during natural disasters or emergencies

Natural disasters such as cyclone “Alf” can significantly impact workplaces, leading to challenges in employee attendance and business operations. Fair Work Australia provides guidance on managing employee payments and office closures during such events.

An employee may have entitlements under their award or agreement that should be reviewed and applied in the first instance.

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Using Your SMSF for Property Development or Investment: Strategies for Smart Structuring

A common question we hear is ‘How can I access the cash in my super fund?’

The typical response? Not until you're older, possibly greying, and perhaps more interested in bingo than property deals.

But let’s challenge that thinking—there are strategic (and legal!) ways to make your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) work for you before retirement. One of the most popular options? Property.

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Stage 3 Tax Cuts Summed Up

Alright, buckle up mates! The Aussie government is doing a little tax tango, shaking things up with the Stage 3 tax cuts. It's like a sequel to a blockbuster - more twists, more drama, more broken promises and more cash in your pocket come July 1, 2024.

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FUN-B-TAX

Fun BS Tax, officially known as Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), was a tax introduced to kill the vibe. It specifically taxes long lunches, expensive gifts, parties, corporate boxes, and motor vehicles.

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$5,000 Small Business Grant

From 9am on Wednesday 4th May 2022, the next round of Business Basic grants program will be open for applications.

These grants offer $5,000 to eligible new or emerging businesses to improve their operations, such as upgrading websites, improving skills or adopting best practice.

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TFNs, ABNs, DINs… oh my!

The list of identification numbers to remember has just become longer if you’re a director of an Australian company as part of the ATO’s Modernising Business Registers plan.

A Director identification number (director ID) is a unique identifier that all Company Directors will need to apply for once and will be attached to a director permanently, even if they cease to be a director, change their name, or move interstate or overseas.

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Lockdown Funding

In light of the recent lockdown affecting most of the SEQ corner, the government (both federal and state) have announced various funding packages to assist business + employees.

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WHAT. A. YEAR!

Whilst Santa is busy getting his Covid-19 quarantine clearances for border travel, we’ve been working tirelessly with his elves to make sure you have a few Xmas gifts under the tree …

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2021 Budget Best Bits

With the Spring Carnival well and truly at the pointy end, Scomo and Junior Burger have put Kirribilli House on you to spend like there is no tomorrow (as they will), after the announcement of the 2021 Federal Budget.

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JobKeeper 2.1

Confucius say “when government stimulus comes, do not use all of it…”

Scomo is at it again, he has tweaked the next round of jobkeeper payments announced on 21 July 2020 to make it easier for businesses to access.

Here are the important parts you should be aware of:

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