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Disclaimer. My presentation is to educate you on a general basis about tax and asset protection. Do NOT use this information to set up structures or plan your tax or do anything silly without getting advice from a qualified accountant or lawyer or some other self professed egotistical guru.
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Disclaimer • My presentation is to educate you on a general basis about tax and asset protection. Do NOT use this information to set up structures or plan your tax or do anything silly without getting advice from a qualified accountant or lawyer or some other self professed egotistical guru. • Warren Black is a licensed accountant and lawyer, and has a financial planning diploma (yes I know I sound like the ultimate nerd). I am not presently licensed as a planner.
My Background: • Lawyer, accountant, financial planner with nearly 25 years experience • 10 years experience with the ATO • 15 years experience in private practice • Experience in the wealth creation industry and mindset and quantum physics
Quote • “I am not evading tax in any way, shape or form. Now of course I am minimizing my tax and if anybody in this country doesn't minimize their tax they want their heads read, because as a government I can tell you you're not spending it that well that we should be donating extra“ • Kerry Packer at the Print Media Enquiry in 1991
The Failed Solution Blindly trusting your accountant to fix the problem.
Common Complaints • My accountant works for the ATO not me • My accountant isn’t out of the box • It’s like my accountant is just a glorified bookkeeper, that’s overpriced • My accountant doesn’t understand me as a property investor • I’m sure I can claim more
Ignorance • Alfred the Great (a famous English King in the 8th century) said about ignorance: • “How knowledge liberates – knowledge is power. The saddest thing about any man is that he be ignorant. The most exciting thing is that he knows”
Our Limiting Beliefs • We all have these growing up in Australia • “If it’s from the government or someone in authority it must be right” • “I’ve done something wrong” • “I’m not responsible” • “The government should look after me”
John 8:32 • “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free”
The World Has Gone Insane! • “Do not eat” (Apple IPod) • “Do not use while sleeping” (Hair Dryer) • “This product is not intended for use as a dental drill” (Electric rotary tool) • “This costume is not suitable for flying” (Superman costume)
The Strategy - Couple • Strawman • Person of Substance
The Strategy – Singles • Companies and Trusts
The Strategy • Separate Structures to isolate risk
Smokescreens • Second Mortgages and Cross Collateralisation
Estate Planning • Simple Wills • Bloodline Wills
Frequently Asked Questions • 1. Do I need Asset Protection? I am just starting out …
Frequently Asked Questions • 2. I already own a few properties. What do I do? Can I just put them into a trust?
Frequently Asked Questions • 3. I’ve heard land tax is a problem with a family trust. Is that true?