Breakfast Briefing (Melbourne): Tax 101 - Tax Basics for NFPs

Breakfast Briefing (Melbourne): Tax 101 - Tax Basics for NFPs

This event is now closed for online registrations, if you are interested in attending please email andrea@ausae.org.au.

Further Information

AuSAE Breakfast Briefing events provide an exclusive environment for motivated association executives to gain insights and advice from other industry professionals. Breakfast Briefing events enables members to raise and discuss critical issues affecting industry and network with other professionals from the not-for-profit sector.

The Topic

The tax laws as they apply to NFPs and charities in Australia are complex and daunting. If you are new to NFP sector and want to gain a solid understanding of tax basics, or if you have been working in the NFP sector for some time but need a refresher, this course is for you. This seminar will cover:

• How tax exemptions apply to different types of charitable and NFP organisations;
  
• How to go about accessing these tax exemptions (eg. registration and endorsement requirements);
  
• Navigating tax exemptions at a federal and state level;
  
• How to be registered as a charity or obtain DGR status and the associated advantages and disadvantages;
  
• Organisational obligations and how to ensure tax compliance; and
  
• The concept of mutuality.
  

About the Presenter

Vera Visevic, Partner, Mills Oakley

Vera Visevic is a Partner and head of the Charity and Not-for-Profit team at national law firm, Mills Oakley Lawyers.

Mills Oakley has a genuine understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the increasingly complex legislative issues surrounding not-for-profits. Its dedicated team provides education, advice and specialist legal counsel to some of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations including charities, religious organisations, community groups and professional associations. Vera and her team expertly guide clients through the specific legal challenges facing their sector with simple, easy-to-understand language (not legal jargon) and a no-nonsense approach. The team at Mills Oakley are one of only a few specialised legal firms in Australia with the experience and know-how to provide advice and assistance to not-for-profits looking to undertake commercial activities. Their expertise in the not-for-profit field means they have first-hand knowledge of current issues affecting the sector and upcoming changes that may impact your organisation.