01 July 2009

Changes to New South Wales Stamp Duty

Authors: Prashanth Kainthaje and Andy Milidoni New South Wales recently changed its stamp duty laws by amending the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) (the Act) by: > introducing a new 'landholder duty' regime in place of the former 'land rich' regime; > introducing a new general anti-avoidance rule modeled on Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) (ITAA); and > making significant changes to the mortgage duty provisions. For the full version of the article see the PDF at the bottom of this page. Media contacts: Peter Slattery, Managing Partner Phone. +61 8 8239 7114 Mobile. +61 419 819 348 Email. peter.slattery@jws.com.au

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