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Division 7A Explained (Part 1): How To Avoid Tax Traps


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Do you advise business owners on Division 7A issues? Stay ahead of ATO compliance risks by understanding how unpaid present entitlements, company loans, and deemed dividends could impact your clients — and how to protect them from costly tax penalties.


In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Andrew sits down with Archana Manapakkam, Special Counsel in Tax Law, to break down:

  • What Division 7A is and why it matters for private companies?
  • Common mistakes business owners make when withdrawing company funds
  • How the ATO classifies loans as deemed dividends (and what that means for tax bills)
  • The risks of using company assets for personal use

  • Key compliance rules accountants and tax advisers need to know

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