Crucial Insights on the Godolphin Land Tax Ruling
Industry Insights Ahead
Paul Carrazzo is delivering an enlightening seminar at Warwick Farm today focusing on the thoroughbred industry, with a particular emphasis on the recent Godolphin land tax decision. This landmark case has significant implications for the industry.
The High Court's unanimous dismissal of Godolphin’s appeal for a primary production land tax exemption in NSW has sent shockwaves through the industry. Despite their argument that breeding and racing were intertwined on their properties, the ruling clarified that the dominant use of the land did not meet the exemption criteria. This case challenges the assumption that properties used significantly for breeding offspring for sale automatically qualify for exemption, especially when racing or other non-exempt activities are involved on the land.
This decision has implications beyond the horse racing industry and compels taxpayers to reassess their potential tax obligations and land usage where a land tax exemption for primary production use is being claimed.
Meanwhile, David Baumgartner is attending the NTAA Tax Schools Seminar at Rosehill. No thoroughbred industry focus there, but it's interesting for David to be discussing tax at another iconic racecourse. See more on the Carrazzo Consulting LinkedIn Page »
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David Baumgartner
Managing Partner
David is the founder and current managing partner of the Baumgartner Group. David’s career began at Ernst and Young, where he established a solid accounting and advisory background. Combining this with his own experience in business, David has emerged as a leader in the business advisory industry to small and medium enterprises.
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